Soy-and-Ginger-Marinated Pork Chops

Name: Soy-and-Ginger-Marinated Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar; 1 scallion, finely chopped; Freshly ground pepper; 4 bone-in pork chops (8 ounces each; ¾ inch thick); Garnish: 1 scallion, thinly sliced

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By

Martha Stewart

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

4

A brief stint in the refrigerator with a soy-and-ginger marinade gives the pork flavor while tenderizing the meat.

Ingredients

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 scallion, finely chopped
Freshly ground pepper
4 bone-in pork chops (8 ounces each; ¾ inch thick)
Garnish: 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Directions

Whisk together soy sauce, 3 tablespoons oil, the ginger, sugar, chopped scallion, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Arrange pork chops in a 9-by-13-inch nonreactive baking dish. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade, and pour remainder over pork chops. Marinate, covered with plastic wrap, flipping chops halfway through, for 45 minutes.
Heat remaining tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from marinade, and sear for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Flip chops, and sear until just cooked through, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes more. Transfer chops to a board or platter. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Add reserved 3 tablespoons marinade to skillet. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 30 seconds. Spoon sauce over chops. Garnish with thinly sliced scallion.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, September 2011