Korean Pork Chops (Savory & Quick)
Juicy seared pork chops glazed in a sweet and savory Korean marinade of soy, honey, ginger, and garlic, served with fresh veggies.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 4 thin boneless pork chops (about 4 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh veggies (bell peppers or broccoli) for serving
- Splash of stock or wine for pan sauce
Instructions
Whisk marinade ingredients:
Combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and sweet chili sauce in a medium bowl, whisking until fully incorporated.Coat pork chops:
Submerge the thin boneless pork chops in the marinade, coating them entirely. Set aside half of the marinade for later use.Sear marinated chops:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil until it shimmers. Add the marinated pork chops and sear until golden brown, roughly 6 minutes.Cook with reserved marinade:
Turn the chops over, pour the reserved marinade on top, and continue cooking until the internal temperature hits 160°F (70°C), about another 6 minutes.Rest, slice, and serve:
Take the chops off the heat and let them rest for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot alongside fresh veggies, accompanied by a pan sauce made by deglazing the skillet with a splash of stock or wine.