Prepare your taste buds for a unique flavor-packed trip to Seoul! These Korean pork chops are not just a dish, but an experience waiting to be savored. Sweet, savory, a little spicy, and addictive—this dish will have you bidding farewell to bland dinners and welcoming a burst of flavor that excites your palate. These chops marinate in a blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and just the right touch of heat to transform your kitchen into a K-BBQ hotspot. So, grab your chopsticks (or fork—no judgment here) and get ready for a culinary adventure.
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Shared by The National Pork Board and Christina Hitchcock
Yield: 4 servings | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 New York (top loin) pork chops
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 Tbsp. honey
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 4 tsp. fresh ginger root, grated
- 2 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Green onions for garnish
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and sweet chili sauce. You should have just over 1 cup of marinade. Reserve half the marinade and set aside. Pour the other half of the marinade over the pork chops and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops to the skillet, discarding the remaining marinade.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until the chops have browned on one side.
- Flip the pork chops and add the reserved marinade to the pan; cook for 5 more minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) and 160 degrees F. (medium). Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Try this dish with a glass or can of The OBC Wine Project 2023 “Colorado Red Blend,” which just won the 2024 Governor’s Cup Best in Show award and which contains blackberry and cedar aromas melding with flavors of black cherry in this lighter, drier red.
If you would prefer a non-alcoholic beverage, we suggest 3rd Bird Kombucha, a small-batch Denver-brewed kombucha that strikes the perfect balance—not too tart or too sweet. Using 100% real fruits and herbs strikes that perfect balance.
