Ding Tai Fung Style Pork Chops
Ding Tai Fung Style Pork Chops
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 2 pork chops
For the Brine
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon five spice powder
- 2 tablespoons corn flour
Instructions
- 1
Place the pork chops on a cutting board. Use the back of a knife or a meat mallet to gently pound the pork chops. This helps to break down the fibers and tenderize the meat, giving it a signature tender bite.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir until the salt and baking soda are dissolved. Submerge the pounded pork chops in this brine mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Let the pork chops soak in the brine for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This step further tenderizes the meat and helps retain moisture.
⏱️ 60 min
- 4
Remove the pork chops from the brine, but do not rinse them. Pat them lightly with a paper towel to remove excess liquid if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
In a separate bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon five spice powder, and 2 tablespoons corn flour. Mix well to form a smooth paste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the brined pork chops to the marinade mixture. Ensure each pork chop is thoroughly coated evenly with the marinade.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Let the marinated pork chops rest for another 30 minutes to 1 hour. This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
Preheat your air fryer to 175°C (350°F). Place the marinated pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 175
- 9
Air fry the pork chops for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 65°C (150°F). The pork chops should be golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 14 min•🌡️ 175
- 10
Once cooked, remove the pork chops from the air fryer. Let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Ding Tai Fung Style Pork Chops!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Ding Tai Fung Style Pork Chops
For the Pork Chops
- 2 pork chops
For the Brine
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon five spice powder
- 2 tablespoons corn flour
Instructions
- 1
Place the pork chops on a cutting board. Use the back of a knife or a meat mallet to gently pound the pork chops. This helps to break down the fibers and tenderize the meat, giving it a signature tender bite.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir until the salt and baking soda are dissolved. Submerge the pounded pork chops in this brine mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Let the pork chops soak in the brine for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This step further tenderizes the meat and helps retain moisture.
⏱️ 60 min - 4
Remove the pork chops from the brine, but do not rinse them. Pat them lightly with a paper towel to remove excess liquid if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In a separate bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients: 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon five spice powder, and 2 tablespoons corn flour. Mix well to form a smooth paste.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the brined pork chops to the marinade mixture. Ensure each pork chop is thoroughly coated evenly with the marinade.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Let the marinated pork chops rest for another 30 minutes to 1 hour. This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
Preheat your air fryer to 175°C (350°F). Place the marinated pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 175 - 9
Air fry the pork chops for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 65°C (150°F). The pork chops should be golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 14 min•🌡️ 175 - 10
Once cooked, remove the pork chops from the air fryer. Let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Ding Tai Fung Style Pork Chops!
⏱️ 2 min