Salt and Pepper Pork Chop

Salt and Pepper Pork Chop

Salt and Pepper Pork Chop

This might not be what you think of when you hear the work pork chops. Instead of cooking a pork chop whole, pieces are cut from a boneless loin, marinated, then tossed in cornstarch, and lightly fried. The pork pieces are tossed with fried garlic, jalapeños, and seasoned with white pepper and salt. So simple yet beyond flavorful. I like to serve the salt and pepper pork chops with Chinese coleslaw to help create balance with fried food.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese, East Asian, main course, Pork
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless pork chops cut into irregular pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil plus more for frying
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch plus 1 tbsp
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 jalapeños thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced

Pepper Salt

  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Marinate the pork with 2 tbsp of vegetable oil, 1 tbsp of cornstarch, cooking wine, and salt for 15 minutes.
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  • Add 2 tbsp of the cooking oil into a sauté pan over medium high heat. Sauté the jalapeños and garlic. Fry for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
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  • Toss the marinated pork with 1/4 cup of cornstarch.
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  • Add a 1/4” of cooking oil to the sauté pan. Add half of the pork to the pan, making sure to not overcrowd the pan.
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  • Fry for 3-4 minutes a side until crispy.
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  • Drain the grease from the pork on paper towels.
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  • Mix together the salt and white pepper.
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  • Toss the pork with the garlic, jalapeños, and pepper salt.
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Chinese, main course, pork