In this episode of Why it Works, Lucas Sin prepares a Hong Kong classic: Chinese Pork Chops. This filling meal comes together quickly with simple ingredients. Lucas explains expert tips to properly tenderize your pork chops, making a perfect sauce, and how all the flavors come together to make a classic dinner.

On Chinese Pork Chops: "In the bustling, aromatic world of Hong Kong's cha chaan tengs, or diners, there exists a cherished culinary tradition for lunch: dishes served over a bed of rice. This recipe for Hong Kongstyle pork chops with onions is a dish from that weekly rotation of set lunches and a staple for many Hong Kongers. . . it becomes a complete meal that's both satisfying and imbued with a sense of nostalgia for locals and those abroad alike." Lucas

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Pork Chops VS Pork Loin Chops
01:18 Tenderizing the Pork Chop
02:30 Marinating the Pork
03:57 Baking Soda In Your Marinade?
06:28 Prep Your Onions
07:44 Building Your Sauce
10:08 Cook the Pork Chops
12:36 Build the Onion Pan Sauce
13:47 Plating the Dish
14:37 Tasting!

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