Fried Pork Chop

Fried Pork Chop is another very popular dish among Filipinos. There are different ways to prepare it from simple salt seasoned and crispy fried ; or marinate it for at least 30 minutes and fry it.

4 pieces pork chop
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
5 cloves of garlic, skinned and smashed
oil for frying

In a bowl, combine pork chops, soy sauce, ground black pepper, MSG and garlic. Mix well, cover, and set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

In a frying pan, heat enough oil about 1/4 inch deep and fry the pork chops for 5 minutes on each side. Serve with rice! Enjoy!

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Pork Steak

Pork is a variation of Bistek Tagalog. This recipe used pork tenderloin instead of traditional beef for a different eating experience but you can use pork chops or any pork slices for that matter.

500 grams pork tenderloin
10 pieces calamansi
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 pieces onions, cut into rings

1. Clean pork tenderloin. Slice into thin fillets. Set aside.

2. Squeeze out calamansi juice over a small strainer taking care not to include calamansi seeds.

3. Combine calamansi juice and soy sauce in a bowl.

4. Combine margarine and cooking oil in the wok.

5. Add garlic and cook until brown. Remove garlic and set aside for toppings.

6. Add onion rings and stir with the pork pieces until onions turn transparent.

7. Add pork marinade. Let boil. Combine sauce well with the pork pieces.

8. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the browned garlic.

Courtesy of Filipino Kitchen Library