Teriyaki Pork Chops
Quick and easy teriyaki pork chops are a great option on busy weeknights. Prep the marinade ahead to save even more time.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice or pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Place pork chops in a shallow bowl or baking pan, so the chops sit in a single layer. It should be deep enough to hold all of the liquid from the marinade.
- In a bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. It will make about 2/3 cup of marinade.
- Pour half the marinade over the pork, turning the pork to coat all sides. Cover the pan and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, and up to 8 hours. Cover and chill the remaining marinade as well.
- When ready to cook, heat a sauté pan or grill pan over medium with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops and discard the used marinade. Cook chops for 4-8 minutes per side. Thicker pork chops will take longer to cook; use an instant-read thermometer to test for doneness at 145°F.
- Optional: In the last minute of cooking, pour a bit of reserved teriyaki over the pork chops. Serve with reserved sauce.
Notes
- If using ground ginger powder, reduce amount to ¼ teaspoon.
- Reserved marinade can be reduced on the stove to make a thicker glaze for finishing. This will take 10-20 minutes at a low simmer.
