SPICY SESAME PORK CHOPS

Spicy Sesame Pork Chops image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 bone in pork chops, or boneless
3 clove garlic, minced
1 c chicken stock
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c honey
2 Tbsp corn starch
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes ( optional) makes the sauce really good though
2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 - 4 thin sliced green onions, optional for garnish
1/3 c water
oil for browning chops

Steps:

1. In a skillet; saute the garlic with a little oil. Do not burn. Just enough to release flavor. Set aside. Toast the sesame seed in a small skillet for just a few minutes. Set aside In a large skillet; brown the chops on both sides till no longer pink. Set aside. ( I removed the chops from the skillet, washed the skillet and returned the chops. I didn't want the browned pieces in the skillet to discolor the sauce)
2. In a medium saucepan; mix the soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, corn starch, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, ground mustard, ground ginger, toasted sesame seeds and the sauteed garlic. Simmer until thickened. Remove from heat.
3. Pour half the sauce over the chops; add about 1/3 cup of water, cover and simmer in the sauce till tender and the chops have time to absorb the flavors. Turn the chops occasionally so not to burn.
4. Heat the remaining sauce. Plate the chops, and pour the remaining sauce evenly over the chops. Garnish with green onions and more sesame seeds if prefer. I sometimes cut up boneless chops brown and pour the sauce over, and serve over rice, it's delicious. This sauce is also good with chunks of sauteed chicken. Enjoy!