Hong Kong-Style Pork Chops With Onions Why It Works with Lucas Sin Food52

In this episode of Why it Works, Lucas Sin prepares a Hong Kong classic: Chinese Pork Chops. This filling meal comes together quickly with simple ingredients. Lucas explains expert tips to properly tenderize your pork chops, making a perfect sauce, and how all the flavors come together to make a classic dinner.

On Chinese Pork Chops: "In the bustling, aromatic world of Hong Kong's cha chaan tengs, or diners, there exists a cherished culinary tradition for lunch: dishes served over a bed of rice. This recipe for Hong Kong-style pork chops with onions is a dish from that weekly rotation of set lunches and a staple for many Hong Kongers. . . it becomes a complete meal that's both satisfying and imbued with a sense of nostalgia for locals and those abroad alike." - Lucas

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Pork Chops VS Pork Loin Chops
01:18 - Tenderizing the Pork Chop
02:30 - Marinating the Pork
03:57 - Baking Soda In Your Marinade?
06:28 - Prep Your Onions
07:44 - Building Your Sauce
10:08 - Cook the Pork Chops
12:36 - Build the Onion Pan Sauce
13:47 - Plating the Dish
14:37 - Tasting!

GET THE RECIPE:
Recipe Name: https://food52.com/recipes/90157-chinese-pork-chops

PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
Staub Skillet: https://food52.com/shop/products/7230-staub-traditional-skillet-11

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