Asian Recipe : Imperial Pork Cutlet

Serves : 4

Preparation Time : 3 hours 20 minutes

Cuisine : Asian

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 pound, trimmed
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar OR 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions:

1. Pat chops dry with paper toweling and set aside. In small bowl, stir together vinegar, soy sauce, honey and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
2. Heat oils in 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook about 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add vinegar mixture; cover and cook until chops are fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.