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Hong Kong-Style Pork Chop Bun

groups2 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 195 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 205 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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11 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circlePork chops need to be marinated for at least 3 hours in advance3h
01
Preparation
00:00:25
warningStay safe

Wash hands and utensils thoroughly after handling raw pork; otherwise, it may cause bacterial cross-contamination.

  • Place 2 pieces of boneless pork collar chop in a stainless steel bowl
  • Add 1 tbsp of salt and about 500 ml of water to create a mild brine to thaw
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Watch out

Do not make the saltwater too salty, otherwise, it will draw out moisture and ruin the meat texture.

Ingredients:pork chopsSalt (1 tsp)water (500 ml)
Tools:mixing bowl
02
Preparation
00:00:38
  • Crush 2 cloves garlic, 2 shallots, and 2 slices ginger with the flat blade of a knife
  • Chop 1/4 onion into large pieces for marinades in a small bowl
  • Slice the remaining 1/4 onion into thin strips for later
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Watch out

Keep the knife blade flat when crushing garlic and ginger, otherwise, the blade may slip and cut the fingers.

Ingredients:Garlic (2 clove)shallot (2 piece)ginger (2 slice)Onion (0.5 piece)
Tools:chef knifecutting board
03
Preparation
00:01:06
  • Scoop out thawed pork chops with a strainer spoon
  • Drain water
  • Place on cutting board
  • Tenderize both sides using a meat mallet or the back of a knife until slightly expanded
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Watch out

Use moderate force when pounding, otherwise, the meat will tear into pieces.

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:Meat Malletmesh strainer spoon
04
Waiting Time
00:01:32
  • Put tenderized pork chops into a bowl
  • Add 2 egg whites (save yolks for other use)
  • Massage by hand until all egg whites are fully absorbed into the meat
  • Let stand to marinate for 30 minutes (1800 seconds)
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Watch out

Must rub evenly by hand so the egg white penetrates completely, otherwise, the cooked meat will not be tender.

Ingredients:pork chopsEgg white (2 piece)
Tools:mixing bowl
05
Preparation
00:02:10
  • Add crushed garlic, shallot, ginger, and onion pieces to pork chops
  • Add 1 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp chicken powder, 1 tsp white pepper, 1 tsp five spice powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp flour, and 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • Mix well by hand, then add 1 tbsp sesame oil and mix again
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Watch out

Sesame oil must be added last, otherwise, it coats the meat and blocks dry seasonings from absorbing.

Ingredients:pork chops (2 piece)sugar (1 tsp)Salt (0.5 tsp)chicken powder (0.5 tsp)white pepper powder (1 tsp)five-spice powder (1 tsp)garlic powder (1 tsp)Cake flour (2 tbsp)soy sauce (1 tbsp)sesame oil (1 tbsp)
Tools:disposable gloves
06
Waiting Time
00:02:52
  • Transfer seasoned pork chops and ingredients into a food storage bag
  • Squeeze out air
  • Tie securely
  • Chill in fridge for at least 3 hours (10800 seconds)
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Watch out

Marinate for at least 1 hour

Marinating for 3 hours yields the optimal flavor

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:ziplock bag
07
Waiting Time
00:03:04
  • Take the marinated pork chops out of the fridge
  • Open the bag
  • Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes (900 seconds) to return to room temperature
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Watch out

If pork chops are cooked while cold, they will cook unevenly, burning outside while remaining raw inside.

Ingredients:pork chops
08
Active Cooking
00:03:21
warningStay safe

Use oven mitts when removing hot trays from the oven; otherwise, you will burn your hands.

  • Slice 2 piggy buns horizontally in half using a bread knife
  • Brush 20g melted butter evenly onto the cut inner surfaces
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes (300 seconds) until golden brown and crispy
local_fire_departmentBake at 200°C for 5 minutes
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Watch out

Keep a close eye while baking, otherwise, the bread edges will burn quickly.

Ingredients:Hong Kong style short baguette bun (2 piece)butter (20 g)
Tools:serrated bread knifepastry brushoven
09
Active Cooking
00:03:55
warningStay safe

Hot oil may splatter when placing pork chops; slide them in gently from the side of the pan.

  • Heat wok over high heat, add 3 tbsp cooking oil and swirl to coat
  • Add pork chops, adjust to medium heat immediately, fry the first side for 3 minutes, flip and fry for another 3 minutes until both sides are golden and fragrant
  • Scoop out with a strainer spoon to drain
local_fire_departmentMedium heat, fry 3 minutes per side (6 minutes total)
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Watch out

Do not use high heat throughout, otherwise, the outer flour coating will burn while the meat remains raw inside.

Ingredients:pork chopsCooking oil (3 tbsp)
Tools:wokmesh strainer spoon
10
Active Cooking
00:04:31
  • Using the remaining oil in the wok, add the sliced onion strips, stir-fry over medium heat until soft and translucent
  • Turn off heat and remove
local_fire_departmentStir-fry over medium heat for about 1 minute
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Watch out

Cook onion only until soft and translucent

Stir-frying for too long loses its sweet crisp texture

Tools:spatula
11
Active Cooking
00:04:44
  • Open the toasted bun
  • Place 1 pan-fried pork chop on the bottom half, top with sauteed onions, and cover with the top bun to serve hot
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Watch out

Freshly toasted bun and cooked pork chop are very hot

Be careful not to burn the fingers when assembling

Tools:Serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

pork chops2 piece
Salt1.5 tsp
water500 ml
Garlic2 clove
shallot2 piece
ginger2 slice
Onion0.5 piece
Egg white2 piece
sugar1 tsp
chicken powder0.5 tsp
white pepper powder1 tsp
five-spice powder1 tsp
garlic powder1 tsp
Cake flour2 tbsp
soy sauce1 tbsp
sesame oil1 tbsp
Hong Kong style short baguette bun2 piece
butter20 g
Cooking oil3 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

mixing bowlchef knifecutting boardMeat Malletmesh strainer spoondisposable glovesziplock bagovenpastry brushserrated bread knifewokspatulaServing plate