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The Best Peking Pork Chops

The Best Peking Pork Chops is made with thin cuts of pork that have been marinated, fried, and then covered in a delicious sweet and sour sauce.  When paired with some white rice it is a simple yet tasty meal. Whenever I go to a Chinese restaurant, Peking Pork is a dish you must order! It is so good, especially when the sweet and sour sauce hits your lips. Peking Pork is a popular Chinese restaurant dish that can be easily made at home. With a small amount of preparation, this meal is a great weeknight dinner because it's fast, easy, and simple.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinate Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Peking Pork Chops
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 363kcal
Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Ingredients

Ingredients for Marinate:

  • 2 Pounds Pork Loin (boneless)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • ½ Tsp Salt

Ingredients for the Sauce:

  • 3 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 Tsp Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Tsp Ginger (fresh)(minced)
  • 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Sauce
  • ¼ Tsp Chinese Five Spice (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup Water

Instructions

Preparing the Marinate:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the eggs, cornstarch, and salt together. Slice the pork loin into chops (cut the chops into strips) and pound the chops with a meat mallet until tender. Add the pork to the marinade, and pour into a zip-top freezer bag. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.

Preparing the Sauce:

  • Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Frying the Pork:

  • In a large skillet, fry the pork in small batches be careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each piece for three minutes on each side. Transfer cooked pork to a separate plate until all the pork has been fried.
  • In the same skillet you fried the pork pour the sauce into the skillet and bring the sauce to a slight boil over medium-high heat.

Combine Everything:

  • Add the pork pieces back to the skillet. Coat the pork in the sauce. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve Immediately over white cooked rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg