Korean Pork Chops are taking the internet by storm due to their fantastic spicy flavor and the fact that they only take 30 minutes to make. This combination makes dishes come alive. This easy baked pork chop recipe is quick to make and will reinvent the pork chop in your household.
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Korean Pork Chops are full of flavor. The star of this dish is the amazing marinade. It really is one of the best pork chop marinades you have ever tasted.
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What We Love About This Korean BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
The Asian flavors of fresh ginger and sweet chili sauce will really wake up your taste buds. You don’t have to do a full on Pulgoki ( Korean Barbeque) to enjoy these delicious pork chops. This quick 30 minute meal is very versatile and can add some pizzazz to any dinner night.
- 30 Minute Meal: A quick and easy 30 minute meal.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge.
- Family Friendly: Sticky and sweet these will become your families favorite way to eat pork chops.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Make extra for additional meals or wonderful leftovers.
Ingredient Notes
- Pork Chops: Thin, boneless pork chops but bone-in can be a substitute.
- Soy Sauce: A low sodium or soy sauce alternative can be a replacement for this recipe.
- Honey: Any variety that you enjoy. There is even a sugar free version.
- Garlic: Two cloves of fresh mince garlic.
- Sesame Oil: It has a beautiful flavor and a great smoke point.
- Ginger: Freshly grated ginger.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: A simultaneously sweet, savory, tangy and spicy sauce incorporating red chilies, garlic, ginger, sugar and vinegar.
- Olive Oil
Equipment Needed for Korean Pork Chops
How to Make Korean Pork Chops
These are the basic steps for making asian pork chops. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information and cooking time.
STEP 1: WHISK
First, in a medium size bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and sweet chili sauce and then pour half of marinade over the pork chops and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Then reserve the remaining half of the marinade.
STEP 2: HEAT
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Then place pork chops in the skillet. Remember to discard the remaining marinade left in the bowl. Cook the chops until brown on one side. This should take about 6 minutes. Flip the chops over and add the reserved marinade to the pan.
STEP 3: FINISH
Lastly, cook for 6 more minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Prep and Storage Tips for this Korean Style Pork Chops
MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Prepare the marinade and have it ready to go when you wish to make this meal. Store in an airtight jar or container.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store the leftovers in an airtight container or cover well with plastic wrap and/or foil and store for up to 5 days.
FREEZE THIS RECIPE
The recipe can be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat in the oven for 19 to 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Add a little extra sauce to lock in the flavor and moisture and keep them from becoming dry.
Frequently Asked Questions about Asian Pork Chops
Try a low sodium or salt free soy sauce, use a honey alternative that is low in sugar.
Of course, this sauce is wonderful for rice and vegetables so make extra and drizzle a little on everything.
Indeed, make enough for one or for 10. It is easy to adjust the recipe card below to make the quantity that you enjoy.
Expert Tips for Making This Spicy Pork Chops Recipe
- Authentic: To make an authentic Korean experience, try adding many Banchan (side dishes) to your meal. They usually include many small dishes of vegetables like kimchi. You can buy these pre-made to save time.
- Add Toppers: Top with Fresh green onions, scallions or sesame seeds.
- Variation tip: Use this recipe on other protein such as chicken or beef, even salmon.
- Alternate ingredient: Try adding a little more heat. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes are wonderful for this recipe or an spice you like.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Make these Asian pork chops on the grill or in the air fryer for this great recipe.
What to Serve with Korean Pork Chops
Korean Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 thin boneless pork chops
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and sweet chili sauce.
- Pour half of marinade over the pork chops and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Reserve the remaining half of the marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.; add pork chops to skillet, discard the marinade left in the bowl.
- Cook chops until browned on one side, about 6 minutes.
- Turn the chops over and add the reserved marinade to the pan.
- Cook for 6 more minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Expert Tips
- Authentic: To make an authentic Korean experience, try adding many Banchan (side dishes) to your meal. They usually include many small dishes of vegetables like kimchi. You can buy these pre-made to save time.
- Add Toppers: Top with Fresh green onions or sesame seeds.
- Variation tip: Use this recipe on other protein such as chicken or beef, even salmon.
- Alternate ingredient: Try adding a little more heat. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes are wonderful for this recipe.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Make these Asian pork chops on the grill or in the air fryer for this great recipe.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
I made this last week, and I’m making it again tonight only using pork steaks that I’m cutting from a bone-in shoulder that was on sale for $.99/lb.
We love pork steaks, which are basically fatty pork chops 🙂
My question is, where does the baking come in? You mention “baked pork chops” 3 times in your write up and description, but there is no baking?!??!?
I’m going to suate them tonight, and then finish in the oven and see how they come out.
Can you use powdered ginger
For every tablespoon of fresh ginger, you will need to substitute ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger. However it will not impart the same flavor that the fresh has because it does not have the oils.
My husband loved this!! He told me I can make this anytime. I so appreciate having something different to cook.
So incredibly tasty!! Would I be able to use this sauce over ribs in the slow cooker?
I like this! Tasty 😋
Very nice post
Thanks
Love this! I serve it with cauliflower rice or zoodles. Making it tonight.
Yes, a low carb alternative is a great swap out and you still get tons of flavor!
Excellent recipe
I have made this recipe x3, and we love it every time we have it for dinner. I have also served it to guests, and they too loved it. My side was Shanghai noodles with lots of veggies. Compliments the pork chops.
How do you adapt this to the bbq?
Sear the chops on the hot side of the grill and let them cook until they easily release without sticking, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side 4 minutes more
Great recipe! What a quick meal with a different flavor… than my usual dinner. I only had bone in pork chops, they came out fine. Thank you
Excellent Marinade, Followed the recipe exactly and turned out great!
I love it too! So glad that you liked it!