Pork Chops a Bulgogi
Tasty, tender, and juicy, these chops have the "chops" to deliver spicy, sweet and, savory flavor!
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet One can use a grill pan here
Ingredients
- 4 ea Pork Chops Thick Cut 1" or so
- 3 tbsp Gochujang
- 4 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Grated Ginger
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce Low Sodium
- 2 tbsp Honey I used hot honey here
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Toasted adds a great taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Instructions
The Sauce
- In a large resealable freezer bag add the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a medium-sized bowl
- Taste, season, and balance taste,
- Reserve 1/2 the sauce for cooking
- Add the chops and 1/2 the sauce to a large resealable freezer bag, massage to coat well, and stash in the fridge overnight. (One can shorten this to an hour, but longer is better)
The Cook
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet for medium-high heat. Add pork chops, without marinade, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes for the first side or until it gets a nice brownish color
- Add the reserved sauce and flip the chops, Cook another 2 to 3 min on this side. Flip once or twice to coat the chops in the sauce
- Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking them. Roast for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until pork chops are completely cooked through.
- Serve with Oi Kimchi, (Cucumber Kimchi) and Rice
Notes
Take the time to Marinate:
Marinate your chops for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight. The longer you let the pork marinate, the more the flavor will be layered.
Use thick-cut chops:
Ideally, you want your pork chops to be about an inch thick. However, using thinner chops might not even need to go into the oven to finish cooking. For example, I have been known to cut pork loin into chops.
Cook to temp, not time:
To ensure the chops are fully cooked, you can use an instant-read digital meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches at least 145°F (63°C). Doing this also helps to keep you from overcooking the pork as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 815mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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