Description
Juicy pork chops glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bone-in thin cut pork chops (about 4 chops)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or rice vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch of white pepper
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Sliced green onion and/or fried garlic (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Pound the pork chops to about 1/4” thickness, then cut them into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
- Combine all marinade ingredients except cornstarch and flour in the bowl with the pork and massage the marinade into the pork. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients until well combined.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the oil to approximately 350°F (176°C).
- Add cornstarch and flour to the bowl with marinated pork and toss to coat evenly.
- Carefully add the pork pieces to the preheated oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Turn off the heat and drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Turn the heat back on to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and cook, stirring until it reduces to a thin, syrupy consistency. Add the cooked pork back to the sauce and stir until well-coated.
- Transfer everything to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and fried garlic, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the pork marinate for a few hours or overnight. Serve with steamed jasmine rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian