Salt & Pepper Pork Chops Recipe
Whenever I have a craving for pork chops, I usually go for the salt & pepper pork chops served at many Chinese restaurants. When dining out, I kind of like the boneless pork chops because they're less messy to eat and I don't need to use my fingers. This is not to say that I wouldn't go for the salt & pepper spare ribs, with bones and all. They're equally appetizing if you don't mind getting your fingers oiled. I had always wanted to prepare a home-cooked version of this dish, and so I did. And while my finished product does not approximate the ones I order at restaurants, the good news is I was able to modify the spiciness and saltiness of the meat which might be good for those who can tolerate only a certain level of spiciness or who are constantly watching their salt intake.
Ingredients
- 4 pcs. pork chops cut in half horizontally to make 8 thin chops
- 1 pc. green jalapeno pepper sliced into thin rings. Remove most of the seeds (depending on how spicy you want your pork chops)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 medium-sized white or yellow onions, sliced into rings
- 2 tbsps Olive oil
- 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
Directions
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place flour on a large plate or clean counter surface. Coat either side of each pork chop with flour and set aside.
- Heat Olive oil in a large pan. Fry the pork chops until slightly brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Using the same oil in the pan, saute onions until tender. Add jalapeno pepper. Add salt to taste. Stir. Add back the pork chops and continue cooking for another 2 -3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, drain excess oil and place on a serving plate. Garnish with green onions.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 99g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 297 | |
| Calories from Fat 139 | 47% |
| Total Fat 15.5g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 5.75g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium 296mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 27.25g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.38g | 0% |
| Protein 11.06g | 18% |
