Red Cooked Pork Chops
Transform your dinner table with the rich, aromatic flavors of Red Cooked Pork Chops, a Chinese-inspired dish that’s both comforting and indulgent. These bone-in pork chops are first seared to golden perfection, then gently braised in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and brown sugar, infused with warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and star anise. The slow cooking process ensures the meat turns irresistibly tender, with a flavorful sauce that thickens into a luxurious glaze. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve over steamed rice or alongside crisp veggies to soak up every drop of the fragrant sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 2-inch piece, sliced ginger
- 3 crushed garlic cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
Begin by thoroughly patting the pork chops dry with paper towels and lightly seasoning them with salt and white pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the pork chops into the pan and sear them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the ginger slices, crushed garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and brown sugar. Mix until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the seared pork chops back into the skillet and pour in the water. Make sure the liquid covers most of the meat. Add the scallions on top.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Allow the pork chops to braise for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking.
After 30 minutes, uncover the skillet and increase the heat to medium to allow the sauce to reduce slightly and thicken. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, with additional salt or sugar to balance the flavors.
Serve the red cooked pork chops hot, spooned with the flavorful sauce over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.9 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 8447 mg | 367% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 209.6 g | 419% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3506 mg | 75% | |
*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.
