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.
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.
This is wonderful! The marinade is really good.
So glad that you liked it!
This was so easy and was delicious! I had thick boned in chops so it took a lot longer than 6 min on each side to cook through which made the sauce burn on the bottom of the pan so next time I will buy thinner chops or even try chicken. The entire house smelled wonderful, even the next morning. Will def double the sauce next time.
It is a family favorite here too!
Made exactly as written, so easy and delish with rice! Thank you for sharing 🙂
These were fannnnnntastic! Used 2 bone in pork steaks.
Excellent post
Thanks
Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for the great recipe. I didn’t have any pork chops on hand, substituted with chicken fillet. Instead of grated ginger & garlic, I crushed the garlic & added thick slices of ginger so that I can easily remove them after cooking.
I want to make this tonight for dinner but I don’t have sweet Chile sauce is there something else you would recommend to try ?
Hot sauce with a little honey and vinegar should work.Or red pepper flakes, honey and vinegar. Good luck.
I didn’t either so I mixed 2 tbs tomatoes paste with chili powder and a packet of sweet and sour sauce leftover from takeout! it was really good
Delicious. And really easy with ordinary ingredients found in the pantry. Served with seasoned potatoes and baked broccoli. Wow! And thank you.
This was very easy and super flavorful!
I did thicken the sauce with a little cornstarch but that was easy enough, I’ll definitely be making again. Thanks for posting!
Can you cook, then store in Freezer as a Cooked Prepped Meal to eat later?
Yes you definitely can. Store in a freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer and thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to use. Then put in an oven safe dish at 350 until warmed through.
Just made this for tonight and I give it a 5 out of 5. So good and lots a flavor I also cooked some sauté onions.. Delish!
Excellent! I rarely fry meat because I hate the messy splatters (even using one of those screen lids). But this was worth every splatter! Made as written and served alongside roasted broccoli with scallion and sesame seeds. Thank you for a quick and yummy dish.
Why do you say it’s a “baked pork chops” recipe? It’s pan fried.
If you read, it’s giving you an option to bake it if you don’t want to pan fry it
I used this recipe as a base for my own. Made everything the way that this recipe says only I added 1/2 brown sugar for every 8 pieces of meat. I Also let the meat marinade all day.
Recommend this served over white rice!
This recipe is definitely a keeper!👌👍
How much brown sugar did you add?
Did u still use the honey with the brown sugar?
Hi, the recipe and all the instructions are linked in the printable recipe card below the video.
I used thick boneless pork chops and doubles the sauce because my family likes extra sauce for their rice. I used go-chu-jang instead of sweet chili to give it more of a Korean spiciness and I marinated for 30 min to get a nice flavor in the pork. I also made stir fry veggies . Great easy marinade would use on any meat.
Dang that was good. Can’t wait to cook this recipe on the BBQ. Thanks again excellent recipe.
can i use ginger powder as i don’t have fresh ginger .
You can, but I would cut back on the ground ginger – it’s more potent than the fresh. The fresh ginger is milder.
I doubled the ingredients for the marinade so there would be extra to have when served (it reduces quite a bit) . I also substituted Hot Chili Sauce for the Sweet. Otherwise really good way to enhance your plain old pork chops!
So good and so easy!! Saved to my favorites!!
Thank you for your feedback enjoy!
My picky son gave this recipe two thumbs up with a happy dance! My whole family is dancing along with him because these pork chops are delicious! Thank you for sharing!!!
Super easy and tasty.