Quick & Easy Korean-Style Pork Chops

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Quick & Easy Korean-Style Pork Chops

I love these juicy pork chops with a sweet and savory bulgogi flavor! These are easy Korean-style pork chops recipe that use minimal ingredients, making it a great no-fuss dish. It's a family-friendly main that's affordable and restaurant-quality. I share a key tip for perfectly cooked pork chops.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 5

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Korean

Servings

Calories per serving 370 kcal

Ingredients

1.30 lb pork loin boneless center cuts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Marinade

⅓ cup onion julienned
1 green onion chopped into 1-inch long pieces
3 garlic cloves finely minced
⅓ cup regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar or honey
2 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon gochujang optional, for a spicy version

Instructions

Tenderize the pork loin center cuts by lightly scoring both sides in a diamond pattern, or use a meat mallet and pound the pork. Do not pound it too thin.
Then transfer to a large mixing bowl, add the marinade ingredients as listed above, and mix well. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan on medium heat. Pan fry the pork in small batches with some of the marinade to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook pork on each side for 2-3 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 140ºF with a digital instant-read thermometer.
Then remove the chops from the pan, tent loosely with foil, and allow the residual heat to bring them to 145ºF. Serve as is or slice into smaller pieces. Enjoy!

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