Asian Brined Pork Chops
Asian-brined Pork Chops - flavorful and delicious Asian pork chops, so easy to make, dinner is ready in 30 mins.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 482kcal
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