Teriyaki Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 Pork Chops (boneless, 1-inch thick)
• 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Tamari Sauce
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
• 2 Green Onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free tamari sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. This is your slurry.

3. 3

   Add the cornstarch slurry to the teriyaki sauce mixture and whisk well to combine.

4. 4

   Season the pork chops with ground black pepper.

5. 5

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.

6. 6

   Pour the teriyaki sauce over the pork chops in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the pork chops simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

8. 8

   Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside to rest for a few minutes.

9. 9

   Increase the heat to medium and let the remaining teriyaki sauce in the skillet simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

10. 10

    Spoon the thickened teriyaki sauce over the pork chops. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.