Pan-Seared Korean Spiced Pork Chops with Scallion Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Juicy pork chops seasoned with a Korean spice blend, pan-seared to develop a caramelized crust, and served with a vibrant scallion sesame sauce. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes), garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Rub this Korean spice blend evenly onto 4 bone-in pork chops.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until a deep golden crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 3: While pork cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions in a small bowl to create the scallion sesame sauce.
Step 4: Remove pork chops from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the scallion sesame sauce over the chops and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.