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Korean Pork Chops

Korean Pork Chops

Published: January 15, 2019 Last Updated: March 20, 2021

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Korean Pork Chops are one of my favorite easy pork chop recipes. This baked boneless pork chop recipe has incredible flavor that's ready in 30 minutes.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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Korean Pork Chops – an easy and delicious dinner recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes

It is sometimes hard to make something as boring as a pork chop exciting and different but these Korean Pork Chops offer an explosion of flavor that will make you love boneless pork chops again!

Korean Pork Chops on a white plate and green napkin.

Korean dishes have taken the world by storm due to their fantastic and spicy flavor combinations that make dishes come alive. This easy baked pork chop recipe is quick to make and will reinvent the pork chop in your household.

Why This Korean Pork Chops Works

The star of this dish is the amazing marinade that you make for this easy pork chop dish.   It really is one of the best pork chop marinades I have ever tasted.  Make the marinade in advance and get a head start on your meal preparation. The Asian flavors of fresh ginger and sweet chili sauce will really wake up your taste buds.

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How to Make the Korean Pork Chops- Step by Step

  • First Step: In a medium size bowl prepare the marinade by adding the garlic to the bowl.(Photo 1 below)
  • Step Two: Add your favorite soy sauce to the bowl with the garlic.  (Photo 2 below)
  • Step Three: Grate the fresh ginger into the bowl.  (Photo 3 below)
  • Step Four: Add the honey, sesame oil and sweet chili sauce to the bowl and whisk until all the ingredients are combined.  (Photo 4 below)

Korean Pork Chops steps.  garlic, soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil and sweet chil sauce in clear bowls.

  • Step Five:  . Place pork chops in a shallow baking dish (Photo 5 below)
  • Step Six: Pour one half of the marinade over the pork chops and allow to sit for 10 minutes.  (Photo 6 below)
  • Step Seven: Heat olive oil on medium high heat. Add pork chops to pan discard the marinade. Cook on the 1st side for 6 minutes. Turn over and cook on the other side for 6 minutes then add the reserve marinade.   (Photo 7 below)
  • Step Eight: Cook for an additional 6 minutes or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Allow the meat to rest before serving.  (Photo 8 below)

step by step on how to add the marinade. starting with a shallow baking sheet with pork chops and half the marinade.

Bone in versus Boneless Pork Chops

There are several differences to consider with these two types of chops. The bone in pork chop usually has less meat and more fat than a boneless pork chop. It just looks like it has more meat and is bigger due to the bone.

Meat cooked on the bone is often considered better tasting because it stays juicier. It is also said to be more nutritious as the bone transfers minerals during the cooking process.

Korean Pork Chops cooking in a gray pan.

Can I bake this boneless pork chop recipe?

Absolutely!  Bake the pork chops in an uncovered shallow pan at 350 F. Boneless chops take approximately 11 minutes for every pound. Leave the pork chops to rest in the pan for 3 minutes after they are finished baking.

This easy pork chop recipe can also be made on the grill. Grill for about 5 minutes per side. Make sure the internal meat temperature reaches 160 degrees on a meat thermometer and allow the meat to rest.

Korean Pork Chop on a white plate.

Expert Tips for Making the Best Korean Pork Chops

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.

  • Make extra of this easy pork chop recipe so you can use it as a highlight in a second meal or stir fry.
  • Try serving with my delicious Asian Slaw
  • 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 premade to save time.

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  • The skillet I use.
  • I love these kitchen tongs for cooking the chops.
  • A must have item in my kitchen is my meat thermometer.

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Korean Pork Chops – an easy and delicious dinner recipe that’s ready in under 30 minutes

Korean Pork Chops

3.9 from 196 votes
Korean Pork Chops are one of my favorite easy pork chop recipes. This baked boneless pork chop recipe has incredible flavor that's ready in 30 minutes.
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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 thin boneless pork chops
  • 1/2 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

Make extra of this easy pork chop recipe so you can use it as a highlight in a second meal or stir fry.
Try serving with my delicious Asian Slaw
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 premade to save time.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1770mg | Potassium: 572mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    April 22, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    Is the chili sauce a necessity? I just don’t have any on hand

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      May 9, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      It does add a lot of flavor.

      Reply
  2. Breneika says

    January 4, 2020 at 1:00 am

    First and foremost, I wanna thank you for allowing me to be able to change the serving amount instead of me wrecking my brain with measuring (Mathematics) I do that everyday being a Registered Nurse… Lol! This is now one of my family’s favorite oriental dishes. I used toasted sesame oil and it gave the recipe a even more bolder flavor. Most definitely a keeper!

    Reply
  3. Trisha says

    June 7, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    We have made these 3 times in the past 2 weeks. Thank you for such a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      June 20, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      So glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jim says

    March 24, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    How long can u marinate the pork and long long is it good in the fridge…thanks

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 25, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      I usually marinate for 30 minutes and leave it on the counter so it cooks more evenly. You can marinate for up to an hour but I would keep it in the fridge.

      Reply
  5. Justine Howell says

    January 30, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    So delicious!! A keeper for sure.

    Reply
  6. Heidi Hansen says

    November 4, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    I can not seem to get to the directions just the recipe.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      December 15, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      I’m not sure what’s wrong. I can’t seem to replicate your issue. I see both the ingredients and the recipe.

      Reply
  7. Debbie says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    I made these last night and they were delicious! This will be a recipe that I make over and over.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      September 25, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      YAY! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  8. Cyndi L Patterson says

    June 28, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    I made these last night and they were a big hit. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      July 13, 2018 at 11:43 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Colin says

    November 21, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Ewwww

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      August 23, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      How rude…

      Reply
  10. Rhoda Lipphard says

    December 8, 2016 at 9:48 am

    This recipe looks great, but as much as I love garlic do you mean 1-2 cloves garlic minced or actually 12? I plan to make this for dinner tonight and will try with 2 cloves or so.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      December 8, 2016 at 10:03 am

      Good catch! It’s actually 2 cloves. I just updated the recipe. Although, I wouldn’t mind 12 cloves – I LOVE garlic 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kim Smith says

    February 15, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    These look and sound awesome. It was that photo that stopped me in my tracks. Oh Yum! I can taste them. Thanks.

    Reply
  12. Patti says

    February 9, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    This Marinade is the bomb! Just a sidebar to making it even faster, Spin the garlic and ginger in a mini-pocesssor ….no grating or mincing.

    Reply
    • Bryan says

      April 9, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      what is the size of a mini-processor ? Where can I buy one ? Can you provide a picture ? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You.

      Reply
      • Christina Hitchcock says

        June 15, 2018 at 8:01 pm

        This is the one I’ve been using for almost 18 years. I love it! You can get it from this Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2JNZh0t

        Reply
  13. Jo- James says

    December 20, 2015 at 5:22 am

    And the reason we are heating the oven to 400 is???????????????????????????????

    Reply
    • RPYee says

      March 30, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Just so you know, it IS possible to point out someone’s error without being a smartass about it…

      Reply
    • Johnna says

      January 1, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      People can be SO RUDE. Maybe the recipe wasn’t 100% clear about that part but it wasn’t to hard to figure out. At least for me….just saying…
      I found this to be EXCEPTIONAL!!!

      Reply
  14. Kathi says

    December 3, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    I am confused – why preheat the oven in the Korean pork recipe and then the recipe does not show where to use it. Am i missing something???

    Reply
    • Leora Blue says

      April 19, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      For those that wanted to bake their pork chops instead of frying them.

      Reply
  15. Karla Neese says

    December 2, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    Just a quick question. If we are cooking the pork chops in a skillet, why are we preheating the oven to 400 degrees? Is there a step missing in the instructions?

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      October 28, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      Because you should place the chops in the oven to cooking (6-8) minutes).

      Reply
    • Michael says

      April 21, 2020 at 5:56 am

      Very tasty did not last long on the plates

      Reply
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