Pork Chop Bistek

Juicy pork chops marinated in that classic Filipino soy + citrus blend, pan-seared golden, then topped with sweet caramelized onions, and some fried potatoes. Savory. Tangy. Saucy. And made to flood a plate of hot rice.

Ingredients

• 4 Large Pork Chops

• Salt (S)

• Pepper (P)

• Garlic powder (G)

• 1/2 c Soy Sauce

• 1/2 c Calamansi or Lemon Juice

• 1 tsp Garlic minced

• 1 tsp Black Pepper

• 1 tsp Patis

• 1 tsp Sugar

• 1 tsp Cornstarch

• 1 Large Potato thinly sliced

• 1 Large Onion sliced

Instructions

1. Season 4 large pork chops with SPG. Cut small slits along the fat edge to keep them from curling while cooking.

2. In a bowl, mix the bistek marinade: ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup calamansi or lemon juice, 1 tsp each garlic, black pepper, patis, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until fully combined.

3. Add pork chops to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes so the flavor soaks in.

4. Heat a pan over high heat and sear both sides of the marinated pork chops until nicely browned. Pour in the remaining marinade, cover, and braise for about 30 minutes until tender.

5. While the pork braises, fry thinly sliced potatoes in a separate pan until crispy and golden. Set aside.

6. During the final 5 minutes of cooking, add sliced onion rings to the pork and simmer until softened and slightly sweet.

7. To serve, plate the pork chops with sauce, top with softened onions, and add the crispy potatoes on the side.