Cinnamon & Star Anise Pork Chops

Cinnamon & Star Anise Pork Chops

The flavors are wonderful and is a good change from regular pork chops. This is a Thai recipe for pork chops that poaches them, which is a fancy word for simmering. I made this on 16 July 2018, and this is a keeper!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pork chops, bone in
  • 3 pieces whole star anise
  • 1-2 sticks cinnamon, 1 thick or 2 thin
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • water, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the salt, sugar, onion, garlic, white pepper, and soy sauces. I used two thin pieces of cinnamon.
  • Rinse the pork chops. This photo shows how the pork chops can vary.
  • You can tenderize if you like with a mallet or needle tenderizer. Add the chops to a sturdy zip lock bag. I use a needle tenderizer, both sides, not to tenderize the meat but to allow the marinade to soak into the meat.
  • Add the remaining liquid mix and the star anise and cinnamon to the zip lock bag, squish the chops around, mindful of the where the bones are next to the bag. Remove as much as air as you can from the bag and zip close. Place the bag in the fridge for at least 3 hours but overnight is recommended. For 3-6 hours, flip the bag once an hour.
  • Place the chops and the marinade in a pot,
  • Add water to just cover the chops. Bring to a boil then reduce to a low boil, and let the chops cook until the liquid is reduced by half and the chops are tender.
  • Remove the chops to a dish with a slotted spoon leaving the liquid in the pot.
  • Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the liquid while the pot is on medium heat, whisk or stir for several minutes to slightly thicken the sauce. Remove the star anise and cinnamon sticks.
  • Serve the chops with rice on the side and spoon the sauce over the chops.

Notes

I will price this when I get pork chops again in the city, I will say low price now.
This recipe for Cinnamon & Star Anise Pork Chop is adapted from Appon's Thai Food.
  1. 5 stars
    That’s amazing and easy to make this recipe. Thanks for sharing

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    Exceptional flavor and fork tender pork chops! I made these on 16 July 2018 and were very well received by the family. The sauce is a thin gravy, and that, is delicious! Next time I make these, I will have a side of mashed potatoes for the gravy as well. On my Go-To list and highly recommended.

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