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How to Cook Pork Chops Bistek

Pork Chops Bistek is a delectable fusion dish, combining tenderized and marinated pork chops with a savory soy-citrus sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds with each succulent bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Pork Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: pork bistek, pork chops bistek, pork steak
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 6 pcs pork chops
  • 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 15 pcs calamansi extract the juice
  • 1 Tbsp. liquid seasoning
  • 1 cup soup stock or water
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1 pc big white onion sliced into rings
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsps. sugar
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. Magic sarap or chicken powder

Instructions

How to Cook Pork Chops Bistek:

  • Pound the pork chops with meat mallet or back of the knife. Cut slits on the skin about 1 inch apart.
  • In mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, liquid seasoning, garlic, sugar, black pepper and Magic sarap. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the pork chops and mix with the marinade until all the meat is well coated. Marinate the pork chops for 2 hours.
  • Heat cooking oil in a frying pan and fry the pork chops until brown. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, stir fry the onions until wilted and set aside.
  • In the same pan, pour the marinade from the pork chops and add 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the pork chops and lower the heat then simmer for 30 minutes or unitl tender.
  • Add in the onions and cook for another minute. Add more water and sugar is the sauce is too salty. Serve hot.

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Notes

Cooking Tips of Pork Chops Bistek:

1. Perfectly Tenderize: Ensure tenderness by using a meat mallet to pound the pork chops, allowing the marinade to penetrate and infuse flavor effectively.
2. Flavor-Infused Marinade: Let the pork chops marinate for at least 2 hours in a well-blended mixture of soy sauce, calamansi juice, liquid seasoning, garlic, sugar, black pepper, and Magic Sarap for a harmonious flavor profile.
3. Slow Simmering Magic: Achieve maximum flavor by simmering the pork chops on low heat for around 30 minutes, letting the ingredients meld and intensify, resulting in a mouthwatering Pork Chops Bistek experience.