Soju Pork Chops

The star of this dish is the quick and delicious gravy made with Korean soju, onion, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 pork chops
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 0.25 onion, sliced
• 0.5 cup Korean soju

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then place in the skillet in the hot oil; cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 2

Remove pork chops from the skillet, and set aside. Add the sliced onion to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and soju, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer until liquid as reduced, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle the sauce over the pork chops for serving.