How To Make Crispy Sesame Pork, No Wok Necessary
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Thanks to the skillet, you only need a fraction of the oil typically required to fry pork chops to perfection.
Tip: For perfectly crispy pork, test the oil temperature before frying. Drop in a breadcrumb; if it sizzles, the oil is hot enough.
Reprinted with permission from Good Housekeeping Skillet Suppers
How To Make Crispy Sesame Pork, No Wok Necessary
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
servings
4
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 large egg
- 4 thin boneless pork chops (about 1 pound total)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 container (5 ounces) baby arugula
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Directions
- In a small sauce pan, mix soy sauce and brown sugar until blended; heat to simmering over medium heat. Simmer for 2 minutes; cool.
- On a medium plate, combine breadcrumbs and sesame seeds. In shallow bowl with fork, beat egg. Drip pork in egg, then coat with crumb mixture, pressing firmly so mixture adheres.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork; fry for 6 minutes or until cooked through, turning once. Drain on paper towels; cut into cubes.
- In large bowl, toss arugula, tomatoes, carrots, and pork with soy reduction. Serve immediately.