Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Ginger and Soy Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 1-inch thick pork chops, trimmed of excess fat
• 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions, for garnish
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil, for serving

Method

1. 1Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, making sure to coat them evenly.
2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until deeply browned.
3. 3Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate, leaving the browned bits behind.
4. 4In the same skillet, add the grated ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned.
5. 5Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and brown sugar, then pour the mixture into the skillet, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
7. 7Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon some of the soy sauce mixture over the top of each chop, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
8. 8Remove the pork chops from the skillet and garnish with chopped scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil, serving immediately.
9. 9Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving, allowing the juices to redistribute and the meat to stay tender.

Goes well with

• Sauteed Zucchini25 kcal
  Lemon Herb
• Steamed Spinach20 kcal
  Light Garlic

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