This recipe is perfect for thick cuts of bone-in pork chops, ensuring they are juicy and tender with a delicious crust, a perfectly cooked interior, and the amazing Asian flavors of soy sauce and aromatic garlic.
Pan-frying thick cuts of pork chops on the stovetop with high heat often dries out the outside without cooking the inside properly.
In this recipe, we will cook the pork chops in the oven to ensure the inside is cooked through without drying out. Then, switch to broiling on high to get a perfect caramelized crust.
Additionally, this method reduces the mess from splattering hot oil when pan-frying, making it a cleaner and more efficient way to prepare pork chops.
Marinate for at least one hour or pop it in the fridge overnight for better results.
Serve it with steamed rice and your favorite steamed/blanched vegetables: asparagus, bok choy, broccoli, etc.
Garlic and Soy Oven-Roasted Thick Pork Chops
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
Description
An oven-roasted recipe that is perfect for thick cuts of bone-in pork chops. Enjoy juicy and tender pork chops with a delicious crust, a perfectly cooked interior, and the amazing Asian flavors of soy sauce and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs bone-in pork chops (at least 1-inch thick)
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 garlic cloves (peel and mince)
Instructions
- Marinate pork chops: In a small bowl, make the marinade by combining soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ground black pepper, and minced garlic. Adjust the seasonings to your liking if needed. Marinate the pork chops for at least one hour; the longer, the better. For best results, marinate overnight in the fridge, covered.
- Prepare the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to reduce clean-up. Place the marinated pork chops in a single layer on the sheet.
- Roast: Roast the pork chops for 20 minutes on the upper middle rack, basting with the drippings occasionally to keep them moist. Move the tray to the top rack close to the broiler. Switch to broil on high (500°F) to create your desired crust, which should take about a few seconds to one minute per side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: asian, chinese
