Easy Pork Chop Dinner for Two Recipe

Name: Easy Pork Chop Dinner for Two Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bone-in pork shoulder chops, each 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 large egg; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; Canola oil, for pan-frying

Servings: persons

1
Arrange the pork chops in a single layer in a shallow pan (its fine if they overlap).
2
Whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, salt, five-spice powder, garlic, and egg until combined.
3
Pour over the pork, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and as long as 4 hours.
4
Remove the pork chops from the marinade and onto a plate.
5
Pour the marinade into a mixing bowl and whisk in the cornstarch until combine and there are no large lumps.
6
Put the pork chops back in the pan they were marinating in, and the cornstarch mixture, and turn them around until theyre evenly coated.
7
Set a grill pan over medium-high heat and add enough oil to come about 1/4 inch from the bottom.
8
when the oil starts to shimmer, add half the pork chops.
9
Cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
10
Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
11
Serve.

566

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 bone-in pork shoulder chops, each 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Easy Pork Chop Dinner for Two Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!