Salt and Pepper Pork Chops
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
541 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Salt and Pepper Pork Chops
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These Cantonese-inspired salt and pepper pork chops are coated in spiced cornstarch and pan-seared until golden. They're topped with a spicy scallion, cilantro, and chile mixture. An easy, gluten-free, weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch scallions thinly sliced
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 Fresno or jalapeño chile stemmed, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns finely ground
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 8 boneless, thin-cut pork loin chops/cutlets (1/4 to 1/2 inch or 6 to 12 mm thick) patted dry
- 1/3 cup grapeseed or other mild vegetable oil
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss together the scallions, cilantro, chile, vinegar, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a wide, shallow dish, mix together the cornstarch, Sichuan pepper, cayenne pepper, five-spice, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Dredge the cutlets in the cornstarch mixture, turning to coat both sides and pressing so the mixture adheres, then transfer to a large plate, stacking or shingling as needed.
- In a 12-inch (30-cm) nonstick skillet over medium-high, heat the oil until barely smoking. Add half of the cutlets and cook until browned on the bottoms, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip the cutlets and cook until golden brown on the second sides, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil. Cook the remaining cutlets in the same way, using the oil remaining in the skillet.
- Spoon the scallion-cilantro mixture onto the chops and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2chops
Calories
541kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
177mg
(59%)
Sodium
863mg
(36%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2chops | |
| Calories | 541kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 863mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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