Umami Pork Chop with Plum Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1/3 cup Dynasty Plum Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Nishiki rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dynasty Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Dynasty fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon J-Basket roasted white sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Make the Umami Plum Sauce Marinade: In a small bowl, combine Dynasty Plum Sauce, Kikkoman soy sauce, Nishiki rice vinegar,Dynasty Sesame Oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Dynasty fish sauce. Stir well to create a rich marinade.
- Place the pork chops in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the pork chops, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, remove the pork chops from the marinade (letting excess drip off) and sear them in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C). If using thicker chops, you may need to cook for a few additional minutes, reducing the heat to medium to avoid burning the outside.
- During the last minute of cooking, brush each pork chop with some additional Dynasty Plum Sauce for a delicious glaze. Let it cook for an extra minute to caramelize slightly.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions for garnish. Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables to soak up the sauce, and a side of fresh salad for balance.
