ASIAN SESAME PORK CHOPS

Asian Sesame Pork Chops image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories Pork

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
1/4 c water
1/4 c low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 tsp brown sugar, such as demerara
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
4-5 large cloves garlic, pressed
4 large pork chops of 1/2-inch thick
4 large button mushrooms, washed and sliced
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

1. In a shallow oven safe baking dish, combine oils, water, soy sauce, lemon juice, hoisin, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, sugar, cayenne and garlic; stir to combine. Add pork chops, and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Bake marinated pork chops in preheat oven for 35 to 40 minutes, basting meat often with marinade.
3. Remove from oven and place chops on a warm plate. Carefully pour marinate into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and add mushrooms. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms are cooked. Pour cornstarch, stir for 1 minute or until gravy is thickens
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