Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Ginger-Garlic Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Succulent pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection and glazed with a rich ginger-garlic soy sauce for a savory finish. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, soy sauce, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (about 1 inch thick, 600 g total) bone-in pork chops
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 stalks scallions, sliced
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick). Season both sides with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F).
Step 3: Remove chops from skillet and keep warm. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return pork chops to the pan, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for another minute to meld flavors. Garnish with 2 sliced scallions before serving.