Mongolian Pork Chops
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Mongolian Pork Chops—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami goodness. These thick-cut, bone-in pork chops are marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and honey, infused with minced garlic and grated ginger for depth and warmth. Grilled to perfection and basted with a glossy, thickened Mongolian sauce, they’re finished with a sprinkle of scallions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality presentation. Ready in just 35 minutes (after marinating), this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite side, making it an irresistible addition to your weeknight dinner repertoire or any special occasion. This recipe promises bold flavor in every bite and is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces thick-cut bone-in pork chops
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks scallions (sliced for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting during cooking. Place the pork chops in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over the chops. Seal or cover, and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, for maximum flavor.
When ready to cook, preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Remove the pork chops from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels. Discard the used marinade.
Cook the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F or 63°C). Use the reserved marinade to baste the pork chops occasionally while grilling to enhance flavor.
While the pork chops are cooking, mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to form a slurry.
In a small saucepan, bring the reserved basting marinade to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and whisk until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Once the pork chops are cooked, let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Drizzle the thickened Mongolian sauce over the pork chops and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.1 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 6177 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.7 g | ||
| Protein | 103.1 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2002 mg | 43% | |
*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.
