Spicy Honey Asian Chops
Description
Pork chops are seasoned with a spicy rub and pan-fried, then served in a soy-honey sauce with zucchinis, carrots, onions, and green bell peppers. Serve on hot cooked rice.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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2 pounds pork chops
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/2 cup soy sauce, divided
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1/2 cup honey
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1/2 cup water
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3 zucchinis, thickly sliced
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2 carrots, thinly sliced
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1 onion, cubed
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1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
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1/2 stalk celery, thinly sliced
Directions
1
Mix together 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, paprika, cinnamon, orange zest, cloves, and cardamom in a bowl to form a paste and rub the pork chops with the spice paste.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large deep skillet and pan-fry the chops over high heat until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes per side. Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce and coat the chops with soy sauce. Pour in honey, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, and water; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to medium.
3
Stir in zucchinis, carrots, onion, green bell pepper, and celery; cook and stir vegetables until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 10 more minutes.