Hong Kong-Style Pork Chops With Onions | Why It Works with Lucas Sin | Food52

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 Kong-style 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! GET THE RECIPE: Recipe Name: https://food52.com/recipes/90157-chin... PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: Staub Skillet: https://food52.com/shop/products/7230... MORE FROM FOOD52: Subscribe here to our YouTube Channel! https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 GET MORE OF FOOD52 BY CONNECTING BELOW: Website: https://food52.com Our Shop: https://food52.com/shop Facebook:   / food52   Instagram:   / food52   Pinterest:   / food52   Twitter:   / food52   TikTok:   / food52   Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter