Asian Brined Pork Chops

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Brined pork chops with an Asian pork chop brine. This recipe is easy and yields juicy, moist and delicious pan-fried pork chops that takes only 20 mins to make.

Easy Asian brined pork chops with pork chop brine, ready to serve.
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Pork Chop Brine

A brine is basically a liquidy solution to marinate pork chops. Pork chop brine keeps the pork chops moist and juicy, without drying them while cooking the chops.

You can use the brine before grilling, pan-frying, roasted or baked pork chops.


How To Brine Pork Chops

A basic pork chop brine recipe usually consists of 1/4 cup salt and 4 cups of water. Mix the brine well before using.

Below are the step-by-step:

  • Brine the pork chops in a container filled with the brine for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Make sure both sides of the chops are covered by the brine.
  • Remove the pork chops and discard the used brine.
  • Rinse the pork chops with cold running water.
  • Pat dry the pork chops with paper towels before cooking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 482 calories per serving.

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What To Serve With Asian Brined Pork Chops

This meal is best served with sides such as tomatoes, greens or salad. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

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5 from 6 votes

Asian Brined Pork Chops

Asian-brined Pork Chops – flavorful and delicious Asian pork chops, so easy to make, dinner is ready in 30 mins. 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (7 cm/10 cm)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Brine:

  • 3/4 cup mirin
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 ounces fresh ginger, thinly sliced
  • 6-8 small dried chilies
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water

Garnish (optional):

  • Mint leaves

Instructions 

  • Lightly season the pork chops with the salt.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the Brine in a container or pot, just big enough for the pork chops. Marinade the pork chops in the Brine for at least 2 hours, or best overnight.
  • Before cooking, remove the pork chops from the Brine and let them come to room temperature. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Pan-fry the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes each side. Transfer and wrap the pork chops with foil. Let them rest for 8-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can choose to use boneless pork chops. Adjust your cooking time accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people, Calories: 482kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 117mg, Sodium: 1575mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 15g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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6 Comments

  1. Yeh Ximin says:

    5 stars

  2. Jim says:

    5 stars
    Love the pork chops brine, so yummy. Best brined pork chops ever.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks!

  3. Robin says:

    5 stars
    Made this the other night, but added more Soy & Red Pepper Flakes and it was Wonderful!!!!! Everyone enjoyed them except my Vegetarian Daughter…. Thank you
    This will be on my Monthly rotation.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Thanks Robin, so glad you like my Asian-brined pork chops.

  4. Garrie Burr says:

    These look wonderful! Do you have any recommendations on what side dishes would work best with the chops?