Thai Pork Chops
Infuse your weeknight dinner routine with bold flavors by preparing these mouthwatering Thai Pork Chops. Marinated in a harmonious blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and a hint of red chili, these pork chops are a perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy. After soaking up the vibrant marinade, they’re pan-seared to golden perfection, creating a tantalizing crust while locking in their juiciness. Ready in just over 30 minutes of active cooking, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve these tender, flavor-packed pork chops with a side of steamed jasmine rice or a refreshing cucumber salad, and garnish with fresh cilantro for a restaurant-worthy presentation. Packed with Thai-inspired flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 1 Red chili, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, red chili, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and place them into a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork chops, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Marinate the pork chops in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but preferably 2-4 hours for the best flavor.
Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork chops from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and sear them for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
Flip the pork chops and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Turn off the heat and let the pork chops rest in the skillet for 5 minutes to lock in the juices.
Garnish the pork chops with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or a crisp cucumber salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.2 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 6894 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 108.2 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2191 mg | 47% | |
*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.
