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Salt and Pepper Pork Chops

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.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 541 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, toss together the scallions, cilantro, chile, vinegar, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. In a wide, shallow dish, mix together the cornstarch, Sichuan pepper, cayenne pepper, five-spice, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Spoon the scallion-cilantro mixture onto the chops and serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.