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Asian Brined Pork Chops
Asian-brined Pork Chops - flavorful and delicious Asian pork chops, so easy to make, dinner is ready in 30 mins.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 482 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops 3/4-inch thick (7 cm/10 cm)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Brine:
- 3/4 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 ounces fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 6-8 small dried chilies
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
Garnish (optional):
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Lightly season the pork chops with salt.
- Mix all the ingredients for the brine in a container or pot that is just big enough for the pork chops. Marinate the pork chops in the Brine for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before cooking, remove the pork chops from the brine and let them come to room temperature. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the pork chops for about 4–5 minutes on each side. Transfer the pork chops and wrap them in foil. Let them rest for 8–10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- You can choose to use boneless pork chops. Adjust your cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
482kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
1575mg
(66%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1575mg | 66% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.