Savory Soy-Glazed Chops Recipe

About this recipe

A quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender pork chops glazed with a savory soy and sherry sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish is easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

• 100 g Garlic - Single Clove
• 60G Primi Piatti Red Chilli Flakes
• 500 g Weikfield Cornstarch Amazingly Versatile Gluten Free
• 20 Ltr Rice Vinegar Mizkan Suehiro Su
• 1 Combo Fortune Rice Bran 870G & Mustard Oil 1L Pouch
• 900 G Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Dark Soy Sauce
• 1 kg Whole Farm Brown Sugar

Instructions

1. 1. Trim any excess fat from the pork chops and set them aside.
2. 2. In a microwave-safe dish, combine 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 minced clove of garlic. Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
3. 3. Microwave the garlic and oil mixture on High power for 1 minute to release the garlic's aroma.
4. 4. In a separate bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
5. 5. Place the pork chops in the microwave-safe dish, turning them to coat evenly with the garlic oil. Pour the prepared sauce over the chops, ensuring they are well-coated.
6. 6. Cover the dish with wax paper and microwave on High power for 4 minutes, turning the chops and rotating the dish halfway through.
7. 7. Keep the dish covered and microwave on Medium power for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pork chops are fully cooked and no pink remains in the center.
8. 8. Transfer the cooked pork chops to a serving dish and keep them warm.
9. 9. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons of cornstarch in 1 1/2 tablespoons of water. Stir this mixture into the juices left in the microwave-safe dish.
10. 10. Microwave the sauce on High power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
11. 11. Pour the thickened sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.