Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops
Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops balance a sweet soy and brown sugar marinade with a bright, ketchup-and-cocktail-sauce glaze. The pork turns tender and juicy while the mustard and lemon add a gentle tang that keeps each bite lively. Serve for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend cookout when you want bold, family-pleasing flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 13
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, take off the heat, and let cool.
- 2
Put the pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Drain the pork chops and discard the remaining marinade. Place the pork chops in a baking dish, cover, and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
- 5
In a bowl, mix the ketchup, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and mustard. Pour over the pork chops and continue baking for 30 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 429.71 kcal High 21%
- Protein 35.27 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 66.32 g 24%
- Total Fat 5.88 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.11 mg High 21%
- Sodium 6236.61 mg High 271%
- Dietary Fiber 1.71 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 48.49 g --
- Added Sugars 14.85 g High 30%
- Calcium 4.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 45.59 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 99.48 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 3.49 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cocktail Sauce, Dry Mustard, and Honey. Each serving provides about 429.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cocktail Sauce, Dry Mustard, Honey, Ketchup. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops healthy?
- Accidentally Tangy Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 429.71 calories and 35.27 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 6236.61 mg (271% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.14 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.85 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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