Spicy Honey Asian Chops

Pork chops are seasoned with a spicy rub and pan-fried, then served in a soy-honey sauce with zucchinis, carrots, onions, and green bell peppers. Serve on hot cooked rice.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 615 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 zucchinis, thickly sliced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 pounds pork chops
• 1 onion, cubed
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 0.5 green bell pepper, sliced
• 0.5 cup soy sauce, divided
• 0.5 stalk celery, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, paprika, cinnamon, orange zest, cloves, and cardamom in a bowl to form a paste and rub the pork chops with the spice paste.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large deep skillet and pan-fry the chops over high heat until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes per side. Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce and coat the chops with soy sauce. Pour in honey, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, and water; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat to medium.

Step 3

Stir in zucchinis, carrots, onion, green bell pepper, and celery; cook and stir vegetables until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 10 more minutes.