Marinated pork chops with chillies

Sweet & Spicy Asian-Style Pork Chops

Transform ordinary pork chops into a mouthwatering main dish with this sweet and savoury marinade that strikes the perfect balance between Asian and Western flavours. The combination of ketchup, soya sauce, and Worcester sauce creates a rich umami base, while brown sugar and sweet chilli sauce add a delectable caramelized sweetness. A splash of lemon juice brightens the marinade and helps tenderize the meat, while chilli flakes bring a pleasant heat that complements the natural flavour of the pork. This versatile marinade works equally well for grilling, pan-searing, or baking your chops, resulting in juicy, flavourful meat that’s sure to become a family favourite.

Marinated pork chops
Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 5
  • Serving size: 250 grams
  • Calories: 361
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated fat: 5 g
  • Trans fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 735 mg
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 51 g
  • Cholesterol: 121 mg
Recipe type: Pork chops
Cuisine: South African
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A great recipe for a BBQ. Succulent pork chops marinated in a sweet and sour marinade ,with the piquancy of chillies to add that extra zing to the dish. This can also be grilled in the oven nut be careful that you keep the heat down to prevent burning
Ingredients
  • Pork Chops – 5
  • Ketchup – 2 tablespoons
  • Soya sauce ( or Tamari for gluten-free) – one tablespoon
  • Worcester sauce – one tablespoon
  • Brown sugar – one tablespoon
  • Sweet chilli sauce – one tablespoon
  • Lemon juice – one teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil – two tablespoons
  • Chilli flakes – one tablespoon
Instructions
  1. Mix all the ingredients except for the Chilli flakes
  2. Once well-blended, pour into a large zip lock bag. Add the pork chops and work the marinade until the chops are coated evenly with marinade
  3. Place in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours or overnight
  4. Barbecue over a slow fire. The coals mustn't be flaming because the sugar in this recipe will cause the meat to burn
  5. Once done, sprinkle with chilli flakes. Serve
Notes
Keywords: Marinate pork chops

 

 

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