Braised Pork Chops with Onion Recipe (Chinese Cuisine)

This classic Cantonese braised pork chops with onion (洋蔥豬扒) delivers tender, juicy pork cutlets wrapped in a rich, sweet and savory sauce. It is an easy weeknight meal that brings nostalgic family flavor to your table in under 30 minutes.

To make this Braised Pork Chops with Onion , it is very easy to cook. All you need is to have pork chops and onion. Then you can cook this dish within half an hour. Best of all, the sweet and sour sauce is perfect for a bowl of steamed rice.

Whether you need a quick dinner solution or a comforting homemade Cantonese dish, this recipe offers incredible taste with minimal prep work. Every step serves to nourish body and home with grace and wholesome flavor.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Quick and simple: Prep and cook this classic weeknight meal in under half an hour.
• Tender pork texture: Tenderizing and marinating guarantee juicy, flavorful cutlets every single time.
• Irresistible homemade sauce: The sweet and savory onion reduction coats steamed rice beautifully.

Key Tips for Success

• Tenderize the meat: Lightly pound pork chops with the back of a chopper before marinating.
• Sear until golden: Pan-fry chops on medium-high heat to lock in natural meat juices.
• Sauté onions gently: Cook shredded onions until soft and slightly browned to unlock natural sweetness.

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Pork Chops with Shredded Onion

(Printable recipe) By Christine’s Recipes
Course: Pork, Pan-fry, Quick
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Yield: 2 serves

Ingredients:

• 250 gm boneless pork chops
• 1 small onion, shredded

Marinade

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon corn flour
• a dash of sesame oil
• a pinch of pepper

Seasoning

• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Method:

1. Rinse and dry boneless pork chops, then slice into pieces if you like. Tenderize pork chops with the back of a chopper and blend in marinade. Leave for 15 minutes.
2. Heat 3-4 tablespoons oil to fry pork chops till both sides are golden. Remove and drain excess oil.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil to sauté shredded onion until light brown. Pour in seasoning mixture. Put in chops again, and stir fry till sauce lessens. Dish up and serve hot.