Asian Pork Chops

Asian Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 cup broccoli florets
• 1 lbs. pork loin boneless chops (divided into 4 portions)
• 2 Tbsp. cilantro (chopped)

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon canola oil, crushed red pepper, and garlic. Add the pork chops and marinate them in refrigerator for 20 minutes or longer.
2. Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes; until tender. Add 1/2 tablespoon canola oil to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork chops and sear for about 5 minutes per side or until done. (Reserve marinade for later).
4. Place the marinade in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer about 2 minutes.
5. Place the pork chops on serving platter and pour the cooked marinade over them. Top the pork chops with chopped cilantro and serve with the steamed broccoli.