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Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops
  • 1 tsp powdered ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tbsp rice wine
  • 1 egg
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  2. The first thing you need to do is tenderize the meat. If you have a meat mallet, use that. If not, I use a heavy rolling pin. You need to savagely beat the pork for several minutes until it becomes soft and thinner.
  3. Make a few small cuts around the edge of the pork chops so they retain their size after cooking.
  4. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients from the ginger to the egg.
  5. Peel and finely chop the garlic before adding to the bowl.
  6. Stir together with a whisk or fork.
  7. Add the tenderized pork chops to the bowl and use your hands to massage the marinade into the meat.
  8. Cover and put in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
  9. After the pork has marinated, spread the corn starch on a large plate. Place a piece of pork on the plate before flipping it to the other side. You want all sides of the pork chop to be thoroughly coated. Repeat with all pieces. You may need to add more corn starch if you run out.
  10. In a large, cast-iron skillet or frying pan, heat half an inch of oil over medium-high heat. Wait until the oil is hot before adding the pork chops. You can test this by flicking some starch or a drop of water into the oil. If it sizzles, its ready.
  11. Place the pork chops into the pan without overlapping them. You may need to cook one or two at a time.
  12. Cook on one side for 5 minutes then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. You want both sides to be golden brown and super crispy, so you may need to cook a little longer depending on your oven.
  13. When cooked, remove the pork chops from the pan and place it on a wire cooling rack with paper towels beneath so excess oil can drain.
  14. Repeat with the remaining pork chops, adding more oil if needed.
  15. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1661mg (69%) Potassium 526mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 69IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1661mg 69%
Potassium 526mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 69IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.