Hong Kong-Style Pork Chops With Onions | Why It Works with Lucas Sin | Food52

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake; tamari is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats offer a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Marinate pork chops in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.

Dredge marinated pork chops in cornstarch, shaking off excess.

Dip pork chops in beaten egg, ensuring full coverage.

Coat pork chops with bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove pork chops and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add tomato sauce, sugar, and black pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.

Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning sauce over them.

Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

Serve pork chops over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

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