Pineapple Sweet and sour pork, or Gu Lao Rou in Chinese, is one of the most famous Cantonese dishes. Many foreigners like its unique flavor, which is very similar to another famous Chinese dish, sweet and sour pork. It can be found on most Chinese restaurant menus around the world. Pineapple Sweet and sour pork are generally based on pineapple, pork, green pepper, and red pepper. It tastes a little sweet, a little sour. As the recipe below shows, the pork is pre-fried, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, so the dish won't be greasy. Pineapple also improves flavor and appetite.