These Korean-marinated pork chops with a spicy kick are charred on the stovetop and finished in the oven.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Korean Pork Chops.
1. Info for Korean Pork Chops
- Cook Time: 2 Hr 25 Min
- Total Time: 2 Hr 25 Min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 413.55 kcal
2. Ingredients for Korean Pork Chops
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp. Gochujang (or 1 Tbsp. sriracha style hot sauce)
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- nonstick cooking spray
- 3 tsp. canola oil (divided)
- canola oil
- Sesame seeds (for serving)
- Green onion (minced, for serving)
3. Directions:
3.1 Prep
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Place the soy sauce, brown sugar, Gochujang, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a gallon-sized zip-top bag.
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Peel and smash the garlic cloves. Add to the bag.
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Place the pork chops in the bag. Seal the bag, and shake to coat the meat. Transfer the bag to the refrigerator and marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
3.2 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.3 Prep
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Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Remove the marinated pork chops from the refrigerator.
3.4 Stove
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Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour in canola oil. Once the oil is shimmering, place two pork chops in the skillet. Sear the pork, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 2-3 minutes. Flip the chops, and sear for an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Transfer the pork chops to the baking dish.
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Repeat the searing process with the remaining oil and pork chops. Pour the leftover marinade over the pork chops into the baking dish.
3.5 Oven
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Bake the pork chops on middle rack of oven until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 140°F, 9-11 minutes.
3.6 Check
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Check to see that pork chops are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Serve
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Allow the pork chops to rest for 3 minutes. Plate the pork chops and serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and minced green onion, if desired.
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