Juicy, Crispy Pork Chops with Homemade Salt-Scallion Sauce
Salt and Scallion Pan-Fried Pork Chop is an easy, flavorful dish with a crispy exterior and tender meat inside. Paired with a fragrant salt-scallion sauce, it's the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Marinating time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Main Ingredients:
- 300 g Meihua pork Choose with a small amount of fat for more tenderness and fragrance
- 1 tbsp cooking oil for frying
Marinade Ingredients:
- 3-4 slices ginger to remove odor and add fragrance, or cut into julienne strips for better absorption
- A pinch white pepper powder about 0.5g, to enhance freshness without overpowering
- 1 g salt adjust based on the amount of meat
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg room temperature, helps the starch adhere better
Salt-Scallion Sauce:
- 30 g chopped scallions use both white and green parts of fresh small scallions for a stronger fragrance
- 10 g minced garlic about 2-3 cloves, minced for deeper flavor
- A pinch crushed black pepper about 0.3g, to add aromatic heat
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Step 1: Prepare the Pork Chops
Step 2: Marinate the Pork
Layer the ginger slices on top of the pork, then add the white pepper powder, salt, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Follow with cornstarch and crack the egg into the mix. Gently rub it with your hands (be careful not to overdo it, as this can toughen the meat). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes. If short on time, you can marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, but refrigerating will give better results.
Step 3: Make the Salt-Scallion Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the chopped scallions, minced garlic, black pepper, white sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine.
Step 4: Fry the Pork Chops
Heat a flat-bottomed pan on medium-low heat and add the cooking oil. When the oil is slightly heated, add the marinated pork chops, making sure they don't overlap. Fry on medium-low heat for about 3-4 minutes until one side is golden and crispy. You can test it by gently moving the pork around; if it slides easily, it's ready to flip. Turn over and fry the other side for about 3 minutes. Adjust the time depending on the thickness of the pork, ensuring it's cooked through but not dry. Use scissors to cut the cooked pork into small 3 cm squares.
Step 5: Stir-Fry with Sauce
Add the prepared salt-scallion sauce to the pan with the pork pieces. Stir-fry on medium-low heat for 3 minutes, making sure the pork is evenly coated with the sauce. Press gently on the pork to help the sauce soak into the meat. If the sauce gets too thick, add a couple of drops of water. Stir until the sauce is absorbed and slightly reduced, then turn off the heat.