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How to Make Juicy Pork Chops


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  • Author: Lei Zhang
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Pan-fried pork chops get a quick marinade and are served with tender caramelized onions. A simple, satisfying weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pork chops (1.5 cm thick) pork chops
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice wine
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornflour
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Whisk oyster sauce, rice wine, garlic, sugar, and water together in a bowl.
  2. Add pork chops, coat with the sauce, and marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain the pork chops, add cornflour to the marinade, and mix well.
  4. Dredge pork chops in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
  5. Add oil to a non-stick pan over medium-high heat (approximately 375°F / 190°C).
  6. When the oil is hot, add the pork chops and cook for 2 to 2.5 minutes on each side.
  7. Add onion slices to the remaining oil and cook until softened and tinged golden.
  8. Add 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce.
  9. Serve with pork chops.

Notes

  • For extra tender pork chops, let them come to room temperature before cooking.
  • If you don’t have rice wine, substitute dry sherry or chicken broth.
  • Store leftover pork chops and onions separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pork chop
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 80