Fried Pork Chops with an Asian Twist

You’ll need:

• 4 pork shoulder chops (about 3/4 inch thick, washed and pat dry)
• 2 cups oil (for frying)

For the marinade:

• 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the flour mixture:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt