Asian Pork Chops
with sesame ginger pan sauce / broccoli stir-fry
The spice rub that seasons these pork chops features Chinese Five Spice which brings a truly exotic flavor to Asian dishes. But don't stop there with the bold flavors - finish the dish with a tangy ginger sesame pan sauce. This meal was last featured in 2016.
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Ingredients
Broccoli Stir-Fry with Cashews:
- Broccoli - 1 head , florets
- Garlic - 3 cloves , sliced
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Cashews, roasted and unsalted - 1/2 cup
- Sesame seeds, white (opt) - 2 tsp
- Bragg's / coconut aminos - 1 tsp
Sesame Ginger Sauce:
- Ginger, fresh - 2 tsp , grated
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Vinegar, rice - 1 Tbsp
- Almond butter - 2 1/2 Tbsp
- Oil, toasted sesame - 1 tsp
- Maple syrup - 1 tsp
Asian Spice Pork Chops:
- Pork chops (bone in or out) - 1 1/2 lbs
- Chinese five spice powder (find in the spice or International aisle) - 1 Tbsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder - 1/4 tsp
- Red pepper flakes - 1/4 tsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
499
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
26g
39%
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Saturated Fat
5g
25%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
112mg
37%
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Sodium
477mg
20%
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Total Carbohydrate
22g
7%
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Dietary Fiber
6g
26%
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Sugars
5g
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Protein
49g
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Prep
- Pork chops - Combine five spice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Rub pork chops on all sides with spice mix and tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
- Pan sauce - Peel and grate ginger. Combine ginger, water, vinegar, almond butter, sesame oil, and maple syrup. Puree sauce with an immersion or standing blender until smooth. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Broccoli / Garlic - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
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Make
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with some oil and then place pork chops on heated oil. Sear on each side for ~3 minutes. For thin pork chops, this should be enough heat to cook them through. If you’re using thicker pork chops, lower heat and cover with a piece of foil until pork reaches 145F (63C) degrees. When done, let pork rest, covered for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Return skillet to heat and add sesame ginger sauce to hot pan. Stir, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan, until the sauce thickens a bit, ~2 minutes. Turn off the heat under the pan.
- While pork rests, heat a wok or a second skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil for broccoli. When oil begins to shimmer, add broccoli and a tablespoon of water (for 4 servings, adjust accordingly) and stir-fry until bright green and tender, ~5 minutes. Add garlic, cashews, sesame seeds, and aminos and stir-fry until garlic is fragrant, ~1 minute more.
- Slice pork and serve with sesame ginger pan sauce over top and broccoli on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
499
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
26g
39%
Just a moment...
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Just a moment...
Trans Fat
0g
Just a moment...
Cholesterol
112mg
37%
Just a moment...
Sodium
477mg
20%
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Total Carbohydrate
22g
7%
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Dietary Fiber
6g
26%
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Sugars
5g
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Protein
49g
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