Thinly Cut Pork Chops by Tom
Cilantro-Green Onion Pork Chops: A Twist on Classic Dishes
Grab your ingredients and get ready to savor a mouthwatering spin on traditional pork chop recipes. This dish takes inspiration from Vietnamese and Thai cuisines, focusing on fresh herbs and moisture-retaining techniques. No more boring pork chops - it's time to transform your dining experience!
Yield: 2-3 servingsDifficulty: MediumTotal: 20 minActive: 20 min
Ingredients (7)
- 5-6 thin sliced pork chops (~1/4 inch thick)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 Tbsp olive oil (or cooking oil)
- 4 green onions
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp black pepper
Insights: Marinade Variations and Cooking Tips
Experiment with a variety of flavor combinations by incorporating herbs like cumin, coriander, and lime juice to create unique marinades. Add a touch of sweetness with honey or a kick of spice with chili sauce. When cooking, remember to avoid overcooking pork chops and brown them quickly to lock in moisture. For an extra layer of flavor, deglaze the pan with broth or wine after cooking and add your herbs to the pan sauce[5].
Instructions
- Season both sides of the pork chops with pepper and make small incisions in the fat to prevent curling while cooking.
- Place pork chops in a bowl, submerging them in soy sauce.
- Finely chop the cilantro and green onions. Set aside a plate with a layer of the chopped cilantro-green onion mix.
- Crush the garlic cloves and remove their skins.
- Heat half the garlic and half the olive oil (or cooking oil) in a wok or skillet over high heat. Cook until it begins to smoke, typically less than one minute.
- Add 3 pork chops to the wok or skillet. Arrange them so that the bones are centered in the middle and cooking in the oil.
- Cook the pork chops for 30-45 seconds on high heat per side, rearranging as needed so that all sides are evenly cooked.
- Once cooked, place the first pork chop on the plate with the cilantro-green onion mix. Top it with additional cilantro-green onion mix and sandwich it by adding the second pork chop. Continue this process with the remaining chops.
- Cook the remaining chops in batches, avoiding adding too many at once to keep the heat high to prevent dryness.
- Serve your cilantro-green onion pork chops with sautéed spinach or other stir-fried veggies and steamed rice. Enjoy the fusion of flavors and the juicy tenderness of these outstanding pork chops!
This dish offers a fresh, flavorful alternative to traditional pork chop recipes. Don't shy away from experimenting with herb marinades, Asian-inspired sauces, or adding a spicy kick for an extra punch of flavor[5]. Savor every bite and enhance your cooking skills with this novel pork chop creation!
- To add a unique twist to your Thai-inspired cilantro-green onion pork chops, consider incorporating unconventional herbs like lime juice, cumin, or coriander into the marinade.
- When preparing the cilantro-green onion pork chops, remember to deglaze the pan with broth or wine after cooking to infuse an extra layer of flavor into the dish.
- Pair your pork chops with copious amounts of sautéed onions to further enhance their flavors and develop a rich, textured taste that will complement the Asian-inspired fusion.
