Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
"If I could only have one type of food with me, I would bring soy sauce. The reason being that if I have soy sauce, I can flavor a lot of things."
-Martin Yan, Chef
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This is a super simple meal but so full of flavor. The five spice powder is sweet and spicy and combines well with the savory sesame, mushroom and pork.
Five Spice Pork Chops
Servings: 2 | Serving size: one 4 ounce pork chop with mushrooms
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes great leftovers.
Serve with Brown Rice
AND
Serve with Bok Choy Slaw or Asian Spiced Snap Peas or Ginger Snow Peas
| 2 tsp | low sodium soy or gluten-free tamari sauce |
| 1 tsp | honey |
| 1 tsp | rice vinegar |
| 1 tsp | dark sesame oil |
| 2 tsp | Chinese five spice powder |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 2 4 ounce | pork chops |
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 8 ounces | shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced) |
| 1/3 cup | water |
Mix together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, five spice powder and pepper. Place in a ziplock bag.
Place the pork chops in a ziplock bag with the marinade. Let marinate at least overnight.
When ready to cook place the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When hot add the mushrooms. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Move to one side of the skillet and add the pork chops to the pan.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
Turn the pork chops, add the water and cook for about 5 minutes.
Remove the pork to a plate to rest for about two minutes. If the mushrooms are too dry add water 1 tablespoon at a time.
Serve the pork topped with the mushrooms.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 4 ounce pork chop with mushrooms
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 268 | Calories from Fat 103 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 11g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 6g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 78mg | 28% |
| Sodium 244mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrates 12g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 14% |
| Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 27g |
| Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 5% | Iron 5% |
| Vitamin K 3 mcg | Potassium 670 mg |
| Magnesium 44 mg | |