Description
Sweet and savory pork chops with an Asian-inspired glaze. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 pork chops
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- 2 tbsp (30 g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cups (60 ml) soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- Green onion, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large ziplock bag, combine 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger. Seal the bag and shake well to mix. Add the 4 pork chops to the bag, seal, and shake again to coat the pork chops evenly. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Remove the pork chops from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Place the pork chops in the hot skillet and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake the pork chops for 6-10 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- While the pork chops are baking, pour the reserved marinade into a small pot. Bring the marinade to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- Remove the pork chops from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve the pork chops over rice, drizzling plenty of the thickened glaze over the top. Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a richer glaze, use maple syrup in place of some of the honey.
- To prevent the glaze from burning during simmering, reduce the heat to low once it comes to a boil.
- Leftover pork chops and glaze can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80