7 Up Pork Chops
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistible 7 Up Pork Chops—a flavorful fusion of savory and subtly sweet! This recipe combines juicy, bone-in pork chops with a unique marinade made from 7 Up soda, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ground black pepper. The soda tenderizes the meat while adding a hint of citrusy sweetness, perfectly balanced by the rich umami of soy sauce. After marinating to perfection (preferably overnight), the chops are seared to golden-brown and then simmered in the reserved marinade, which reduces into a luscious glaze. Topped with caramelized onions and served alongside your favorite sides, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Quick to prep, easy to cook, and bursting with bold flavors—7 Up Pork Chops make dinnertime unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup 7 Up soda
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 medium Onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine 7 Up soda, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic cloves, and ground black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves to create the marinade.
Place the pork chops in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chops. Add sliced onion into the bag or dish and ensure the pork chops are fully coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors infuse.
When ready to cook, remove the pork chops from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels. Reserve the marinade for later.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Reduce the heat to medium, pour the reserved marinade into the skillet, and cover with a lid.
Simmer the pork chops for 25-30 minutes, turning them occasionally, until the internal temperature reads 145°F (63°C). Allow the sauce to reduce slightly to create a flavorful glaze.
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the 7 Up Pork Chops with the glaze drizzled over the top and your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.7 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.0 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 5121 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 205.5 g | 411% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3206 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
