Korean Style Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinating Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
296 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Style Pork Chops
Description
The Korean Style Pork Chops recipe brings together a balanced marinade of low sodium soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and gochujang or sriracha. The pork chops are first marinated, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat. A hot skillet sears the chops briefly to create a brown crust, then the remaining marinade is added before transferring the skillet to a preheated oven to finish cooking. This results in chops with a caramelized, slightly sticky exterior and juicy interior. Black pepper is added at the end to enhance the savory components.
Serving these chops as a main dish can be complemented with steamed rice or simple vegetables to balance the intense flavors. The marinade’s honey adds a touch of sweetness that offsets the chili paste’s heat, making the dish well-rounded and appealing for those who enjoy Korean-inspired cooking.
For best results, use pork chops approximately one inch thick; thinner chops may cook fully on the stovetop without needing the oven. Marinate the chops for at least 20 minutes, or longer for deeper flavor development. Using a meat thermometer to confirm an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) ensures the pork is safely cooked while retaining moisture.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons gochujang (red chili paste) or sriracha
- 4 pork chops boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a medium size bowl whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and gochujang. Pour over pork chops and let marinade for about 20 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet for medium high heat. Add pork chops, without marinade, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes for the first side, or until it gets a nice brownish color. Flip the pork chops and pour the remaining marinade over them. Cook another 2 to 3 min on this side.
- Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking them. Roast for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until pork chops are completely cooked through.
- Season with some black pepper and serve.
Notes
- Use pork chops about 1 inch thick for optimal texture; thinner pieces may not require oven finishing.
- Marinate chops for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight for a more developed flavor.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer; pork should reach 145°F (63°C) to be safe and juicy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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