Bay-Style Pork Chops
Bay-Style Pork Chops feature tender, pan-seared chops simmered in a glossy soy and beef broth glaze balanced with brown sugar, garlic, and a gentle red pepper kick. The sauce clings to every bite, offering a sweet-umami depth with subtle heat. Serve these chops for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal with rice or sautéed greens.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bay-Style Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 2
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the chops in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side; move the pork to a plate and keep the oil in the skillet.
- 2
Cook and stir the garlic in the reserved drippings until fragrant, about 1 minute. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, and red pepper flakes until the brown sugar dissolves. Return the pork chops to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over them. Bring the sauce to a boil, cover the skillet, and lower the heat to low. Simmer the chops until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, turning them once halfway through.
- 3
Move the chops to a serving platter. Whisk the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth; stir into the pan juices and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the chops to serve.
- Calories 427.75 kcal High 21%
- Protein 45.28 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 22.67 g 8%
- Total Fat 15.48 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 4.51 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.45 mg High 40%
- Sodium 2149.02 mg High 93%
- Dietary Fiber 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 6.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 55.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 3.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 3.68 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bay Style Pork Chops is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 427.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bay-Style Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bay-Style Pork Chops?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 427.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bay-Style Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bay-Style Pork Chops healthy?
- Bay-Style Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 427.75 calories and 45.28 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2149.02 mg (93% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.51 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn and Garlic, 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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