Ginger Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I created this recipe in my kitchen as a way to add a little Asian flavor to my pork chops. The caramelized onions were an afterthought, but I think they add a nice touch. Ingredients:
2/3 cup water |
2/3 cup soy sauce |
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 7 ounces each) |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/4 cup cold water |
caramalized onions: |
2 large sweet onions, sliced and separated into rings |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
1/4 cup ginger ale or chicken broth |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
dash cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour half the marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops; seal bag and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
2. Discard marinade from pork. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork chops in oil for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Add reserved marinade; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Remove chops from skillet; set aside and keep warm.
3. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and clear.
4. Meanwhile, toss onions in oil in a large skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook and stir for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in the ginger ale, salt and cayenne; cook 5 minutes longer. Top each chop with caramelized onions and serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
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