Best Soy Chops Recipes

SOY-AND-GINGER-MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce, 3 tablespoons oil, the ginger, sugar, chopped scallion, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Arrange pork chops in a 9-by-13-inch nonreactive baking dish. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade, and pour remainder over pork chops. Marinate, covered with plastic wrap, flipping chops halfway through, for 45 minutes.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from marinade, and sear for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Flip chops, and sear until just cooked through, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes more. Transfer chops to a board or platter. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Add reserved 3 tablespoons marinade to skillet. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 30 seconds. Spoon sauce over chops. Garnish with thinly sliced scallion.

SOY AND HONEY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix honey, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the honey-soy mixture into a small bowl and save for later. Brush chops with canola oil on both sides, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• Grill the chops on the hottest part of the grill until lightly charred and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Move the chops to a cooler area of the grill, and continue to cook, brushing both sides generously with the honey-soy glaze, until chops are no longer pink inside, about 3 to 4 more minutes. The juices should run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• While chops are grilling, brush slices of onion with oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Grill onion slices until they are translucent and browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. To serve, place chops and onions on warmed plates, and brush the chops with the reserved honey-soy glaze.

HONEY-SOY GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• Remove pork chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook the pork chops on the preheated grill until seared and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

PORK CHOPS WITH GINGER-SOY GLAZE

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, wine, soy sauce, sugar, ginger and garlic in shallow glass dish; whisk to blend. Add pork and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain pork and reserve marinade. Add pork to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork to platter. Add marinade and green onions to same skillet. Boil until reduced to glaze, about 1 minute. Spoon glaze over pork.

GINGER SOY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the soy sauce, green pepper, brown sugar, onion, ginger and garlic; cover and process until smooth. Set aside 2 tablespoons for sauce. Pour the remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container. Add pork chops and turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; drain and discard marinade. , Grill chops, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving., In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and reserved soy sauce mixture; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chops.

SOY-GINGER PORK CHOPS WITH STIR-FRIED BOK CHOY

Steps:

• In a large zip-top bag, combine soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil. Add pork and shake to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour (or overnight).
• Heat broiler, with rack 8 inches from heat. Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt. Broil until browned, 8 minutes. Tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add bok choy; saute until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Season with salt and serve with pork.

HONEY-SOY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. over the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with remaining marinade. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM AND SOY SAUCE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Rub brown sugar into pork chops. Place chops in shallow dish and pour soy sauce over. Cover and refrigerate. Allow to marinate for one hour.
• Pour the cream of mushroom soup into the crock of a slow cooker. Remove chops from the soy sauce and place on top of soup.
• Cover, and cook on Low until very tender, 6 to 8 hours.

PORK CHOPS WITH ORANGE SOY GLAZE AND UDON NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of pork with salt and black pepper. Add pork to the skillet and cook 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
• In a medium bowl, using a spoon, combine orange marmalade, broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well and add to the pork in the pan. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, or until pork is cooked through and sauce thickens and reduces. Arrange noodles on a serving platter. Top with pork chops and sauce. Garnish with scallions just before serving.

SOY AND GINGER MARINATED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce, 3 tablespoons oil, ginger, sugar, chopped scallion, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Arrange pork chops in 9X13 inch glass dish. Reserve 3 tablespoons marinade and pour rest over chops. Marinate, covered with plastic wrap, flipping chops halfway through, for 45 minutes.
• Heat remaining tablespoons of oil in large sklillet over medium high heat. Remove pork chops from the marinade and sear for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Flip chops, and sear until just cooked through, 3-4 minutes more. Transfer chops to a board or platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Add reserved marinade to skillet. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 30 seconds. Spoon over chops, and garnish with chopped scallions.
• The preparation time includes the marinating time.

PORK CHOPS WITH SOY-ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine orange juice with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, pepper, and thyme in a 1 gallon zipper bag. Set aside.
• With a very sharp knife, score the pork chops 1/8 inch deep in a criss-cross pattern on each side. Add to marinade bag, seal, and let sit at least 30 minutes.
• Remove pork chops and retain marinade.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy skillet until hot. Add the chops in a single layer and saute over high heat for 3 minutes on each side, browning them well. (You may need to do these in batches, or in two skillets. I usually do this using the grill method below.).
• Reduce heat to low and poir reserved marinade over the chops. Cook until done, about 8-10 minutes longer. Remove chops to a heated platter. Reduce the marinade in the skillet to 1/3 cup. Pour over the cooked chops and serve immediately.
• GRILL METHOD: Also excellent grilled! Reduce the marinade separateley in a saucepan, then pour over the chops after removing from grill.

HONEY-SOY GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CRUNCHY BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Cook rice according to package instructions. With a fork, stir in vinegar and red-pepper flakes; season with salt. Cover, and set aside.
• Make glaze: Combine honey, soy sauce, and ginger in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Grill until opaque throughout, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Brush pork with glaze, and grill 30 seconds more per side. Transfer pork to a plate to rest.
• In a bowl, drizzle bok choy with sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Grill until lightly charred on both sides, 1 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plate with chops. Serve pork and bok choy with rice alongside.

SOY LIME GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Mix the soy sauce, honey, lime juice and zest, and Hoisin sauce together in a bowl.
• 2. Trim and pat-dry the pork chops. Place the flour on a shallow bowl and seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the chops in the flour and shake off excess. Add the oil to the skillet and then the chops, cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Turn and repeat on the other side until lightly browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the chops to a plate.
• 3. Add the scallion whites and garlic to the pan and cook stirring until wilted, about 30 seconds. Add the soy mixture and increase the heat to high and cook, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens. Return the chops to the pan and cook, turning often, until glazed and hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve chops drizzled with glaze, scallions tops scattered over, and greens if desired.

HONEY-SOY GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle 1 side of each pork chop with black pepper.
• Heat nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• Add pork chops, pepper side down, and cook approximately.
• 4 minutes or until browned.
• Reduce heat to medium, turn pork chops and cook 6 to 8 minutes longer or until they just lose their pink color.
• Transfer pork chops to platter, cover to keep warm.
• While pork chops are cooking, in a cup or small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and cornstarch until smooth.
• After removing pork chops, add garlic to skillet, cook 30 seconds, stirring (no longer so it does not burn).
• Stir honey mixture into skillet (mixture will boil) and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring.
• The longer the sauce mixture cooks, the soy sauce flavor becomes stronger.
• Spoon sauce over pork chops.
• Sprinkle with green onions for garnish, if desired.

BAKED SOY LEMON CHOPS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, pepper and oil. Add pork chops, and turn to coat evenly. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place marinated pork chops in a roasting pan, and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, basting meat often with marinade.

HONEY-SOY GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CRUNCHY BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Heat grill to high (see page 367 for instructions). Meanwhile, cook rice until tender according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork, then stir in vinegar and red-pepper flakes; season with salt. Cover to keep warm.
• While the rice is cooking, make the glaze: Stir together honey, soy sauce, and ginger in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• When grill is hot, lightly oil grates. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center (avoiding bones) registers 145°F, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Brush pork with glaze, and grill 30 seconds more per side. Transfer pork to a plate to rest.
• In a bowl, drizzle bok choy with sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Grill until lightly charred on both sides and leaves begin to wilt, 1 to 3 minutes. Transfer to plate with chops. Serve pork and bok choy with seasoned rice alongside.
• Substitution
• If you can't find baby bok choy, use 2 heads regular bok choy: Cut it into uniform pieces, and then quickly sauté before grilling.

INSTANT POT® HONEY-SOY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and bacon; saute until bacon is cooked but not quite crispy, about 5 minutes. Add pork chops and sear for about 1 minute on each side. Gently stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer pork chops to a plate and switch back to Saute function.
• Whisk cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the pot. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops.

PORK CHOPS WITH SOY-HONEY GLAZE AND GRILLED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine honey, soy and pepper flakes in a small bowl and season to taste with pepper.
• Heat your grill to high.
• Brush chops on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush onions with glaze. Set aside a few tablespoons of glaze for brushing cooked chops.
• Grill pork chops until lightly charred and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onions after 2 minutes.
• Turn chops and onions over, reduce heat to medium or move to a cooler part of the grill, and grill, brushing often with glaze, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more.
• Remove chops to a platter and brush with reserved glaze.
• Serve chops with the onions on the side.

PORK CHOPS WITH SOY-ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine orange juice with the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, pepper and thyme sprigs; set aside. With a very sharp knife, score the pork chops 1/8 inch deep in a crisscross pattern on each side. Place in a glass or stainless steel dish in a single layer. Pour the marinade over chops and let sit at least 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the marinade. Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy skillet until hot. Add the chops in a single layer and saute over high heat for 3 minutes on each side, browning them well. Reduce heat to low and pour reserved marinade over chops. Cook until done, about 8-10 minutes longer. Remove chops to a heated platter. Reduce the marinade in the skillet to 1/3 cup. Pour over the cooked chops and serve immediately. NOTE: These pork chops are also excellent grilled over hot coals. Reduce the marinade separately in a saucepan and pour over the chops after removing from grill.

HONEY-SOY PORK CHOPS FROM THE BRADSHAW FAMILY

Steps:

• Whisk the lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, sherry, and garlic together in a small bowl; pour about 1/2 cup of the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Cover the bowl containing the remaining marinade with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Add the pork chops to the plastic bag; squeeze as much air as possible from the bag and seal. Turn the bag to coat the meat thoroughly; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the pork chops to a plate; allow to sit until they reach room temperature. Discard the used marinade.
• Cook on the preheated grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with the reserved marinade. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).