Five Spice Pork Chops
Servings
2Serving size
one 4 ounce pork chop with mushroomsThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers.
Serve with Brown Rice and one of the following: Bok Choy Slaw or Asian Spiced Snap Peas or Ginger Snow Peas
Serve with Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice or Low Sodium Jasmine Rice
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Serve with Asian Spiced Snap Peas or Bok Choy Slaw or Ginger Snow Peas
Ingredients
| 2 tsp. Low sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari sauce) |
| 1 tsp.. Honey |
| 1 tsp. Rice Vinegar |
| 1 tsp. Sesame oil (dark sesame oil) |
| 2 tsp. Five Spice Powder |
| 8 ounces Boneless pork chops (2 4-ounce chops) |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 8 ounce Mushrooms, shiitake, raw (thinly sliced) |
| 1/3 cup Water |
Instructions
Place the pork chops in a ziplock bag with the marinade. Let marinate at least overnight.
When ready to cook place the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When hot add the mushrooms. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Move to one side of the skillet and add the pork chops to the pan.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
Turn the pork chops, add the water and cook for about 5 minutes.
Remove the pork to a plate to rest for about two minutes. If the mushrooms are too dry add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
Serve the pork topped with the mushrooms.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Low Sodium Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Asian Spiced Snap Peas
Place the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook for about 1 minute. Add the snap peas, five spice powder, ginger, soy sauce, and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the sesame seeds and the butter and cook…
Bok Choy Slaw
Place the bok choy, basil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and pepper in a stainless or glass mixing bowl. Toss well and chill.
Ginger Snow Peas
Place the sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and shallot. Cook for about 8 minutes stirring frequently. Add the snow peas and cook for about 4 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the soy sauce and pepper. Toss well. Cook for another 4 to 6 minutes.…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
This is a super simple meal but so full of flavor. The five spice powder is sweet and spicy and combines well with the savory sesame, mushroom and pork.