Baked Sweet Ginger Pork Chops

These Baked Sweet Ginger Pork Chops are a pleasant twist on a basic dish that brings a contact of candy and spicy aptitude to your dinner table. I first stumbled upon this recipe on a chilly Midwest nighttime when I desired some thing comforting but unique. The aggregate of ginger, soy sauce, and honey makes these chops flavorful and especially satisfying. The ease of coaching capability you can experience a gourmet-style meal besides spending hours in the kitchen—perfect for these of us balancing work and ardour projects!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons clean ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon floor black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crimson pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup inexperienced onions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk collectively the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and pink pepper flakes, if using.
Place the pork chops in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Make positive every chop is well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to eight hours if you have time.
Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish, pouring any last marinade over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or till the interior temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Once done, do away with the chops from the oven and let them relaxation for 5 minutes earlier than serving. Garnish with chopped inexperienced onions.

For a one of a kind twist, you can use maple syrup as an alternative of honey for a richer flavor. Additionally, if you are a fan of smoky flavors, including a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the marinade brings a entire new dimension to the dish. For these who pick a bit of citrus zing, a squeeze of sparkling orange juice in the marinade pairs splendidly with the ginger and soy sauce.

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