Taiwanese Pork Chops

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This Taiwanese pork chop recipe has a great flavor using five-spice powder. If you can find sweet potato powder, use it instead of cornstarch. Serve this with plain white rice and a simple vegetable side.

Submitted by SHARONLIN
Updated on November 30, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (3/4 inch) thick bone-in pork chops

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • ½ tablespoon white wine

  • ½ tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • vegetable oil for frying

  • cornstarch

Directions

  1. With a sharp knife, make several small slits near the edges of the pork chops to keep them from curling when fried.

  2. Combine soy sauce, garlic, sugar, white wine, and five-spice powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Place chops into the bag and seal tightly. Carefully massage chops until well coated with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning the bag over every so often.

  3. In a large skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to fill the skillet to a depth of about 1/2 inch. Remove chops from resealable bag without wiping off marinade. Lightly sprinkle cornstarch on both sides of the chops.

  4. Carefully add chops to skillet; cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10 percent after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

727 Calories
71g Fat
9g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 727
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71g 91%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 478mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 254mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.