Microwave San Francisco Chops
A quick and flavorful main course, these pork chops are cooked in the microwave with a savory-sweet sauce. The combination of soy sauce, sherry, and a little heat creates a simple glaze that comes together in minutes. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need dinner on the table fast.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 472 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, soy, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcsboneless pork chop, about 2cm or 3/4-inch (1.9 cm) thick
sauce
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 clovegarlic, minced
- 3 tbspdry sherry
- 3 tbspsoy sauce
- 1.5 tbspbrown sugar, packed
- 0.25 tspcrushed red pepper
slurry
- 1.5 tspcornstarch
- 1.5 tbspwater, cold
Equipment
microwave-safe dish · cutting board · knife · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a round, microwave-safe baking dish, whisk together the dry sherry, soy sauce, vegetable oil, minced garlic, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a round dish helps the food cook more evenly in the microwave.
- 2
Place the pork chops in the dish and turn them over to coat evenly with the sauce.
About 1 min
- 3
Arrange the chops in a single layer with the thicker parts towards the outside edge of the dish.
Cook’s note: Food cooks faster at the edges of the dish in a microwave, so placing the thickest parts there promotes even cooking.
- 4
Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 4 minutes.
About 4 min
- 5
Carefully remove the dish from the microwave, uncover, and flip the pork chops over.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be cautious of hot steam when uncovering the dish.
- 6
Cover the dish again and microwave for another 3-5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time will vary based on your microwave's wattage and the thickness of the chops.
- 7
Transfer the cooked chops to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let them rest.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender meat.
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry.
About 1 min
- 9
Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the hot cooking liquid remaining in the baking dish.
About 1 min
- 10
Microwave the sauce, uncovered, on high for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through, until thickened.
About 1 min
- 11
Pour the thickened sauce over the rested pork chops and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 471.8kcal
- Protein
- 43.3g
- Carbs
- 8.2g
- Fat
- 27.3g
- Fibre
- 0.1g
- Sugar
- 5.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover chops and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave until warmed through, being careful not to overcook.
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