Dad's Recipe: Easy Delicious Chinese Pan Fried Pork Chops Recipe Tender, Moist & Tasty

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is a healthier thickening option while all-purpose flour is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits while white vinegar is more economical.

Marinate the pork chops with soy sauce, black pepper, rice cooking wine, brown sugar, and salt. Adjust according to taste. Marinade overnight in the refrigerator for maximum flavor and tenderness.

Pat the marinated pork chops dry with paper towels to remove excess marinade.

Coat each pork chop with cornstarch evenly on both sides.

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

Add diced garlic to the skillet and fry until fragrant.

Add the pork chops to the skillet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.

Cook the pork chops for several minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy.

Flip the pork chops and cook for another several minutes until the other side is golden and cooked through.

Check doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 145°F.

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes.

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