Korean Style Pork Chops

These sweet and tangy Korean-style pork chops make for a quick and delicious dinner that can be ready and on your table in under 20 minutes!

I love how fast it is to throw together a hot meal for my family when I have a freezer stocked with ready-to-go ingredients. And this Korean Pork Chop recipe will be done and on your table, in less time than it would take to place an order and swing through take-out.

By doing all the prep work ahead of time, we save so many precious minutes on those busy weeknights when we go, go, go. If you are also in a season of busyness, I highly recommend jumping in feet first to the Freezer Meals 101 Club.

Korean Style Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 pork chops, boneless, about 1-inch thick
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 2-3 tsp. Gochujang paste
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Assembly Instructions:

1. Add pork chops to a large resealable freezer bag.
2. Add other ingredients.
3. Squish to combine.
4. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Thaw.
2. Remove pork chops from the marinade.
3. Preheat a frying pan over medium-high heat with some cooking oil.
4. Add pork chops and sear for 3-5 minutes per side.
5. Add marinade and allow to heat to bubbling.
6. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving. 
7. Pork chops are cooked to an internal temperature of 145° when checked with a meat thermometer.

What is Gochujang Paste and Where Do I Find It?

Gochujang paste is a Korean fermented chili paste made of Korean chili peppers, fermented soybeans, glutinous rice, and salt. This gives it a rich, sweet, savory, spicy, and slightly tangy taste all at once.

You can find it in the International or Asian foods aisle at most grocery stores or online, such as Amazon. It often comes in a red plastic tub or a squeeze bottle labeled “Gochujang” or “Korean Chili Paste”.

You can adjust the amount in this recipe to your tastes.

What to Serve with This Recipe

These pork chops go nicely with steamed white, brown, jasmine, or fried rice. You could also serve with rice noodles or glass noodles. Be sure to spoon any extra sauce over the rice or noodles for extra flavor!

You can also serve this with roasted broccoli, honey-glazed carrots, or steamed edamame with sea salt.

For a fresh option, add a Korean cucumber salad, simple Asian slaw, shredded cabbage salad, or pickled vegetables.

Ways to Adapt this Recipe

You can change out the protein in this recipe by using chicken thighs, breasts, or even beef. Assemble the freezer meals as directed above. For cooking, cook chicken thighs or breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they reach 165 degrees internal temperature.

For beef, you can use a skirt steak, flank steak, sirloin, or thin-cut ribeye. Cook 2-4 minutes per side, or until your desired doneness is reached. Medium-rare: 130–135°F Medium: 135–145°F.

For more recipes like this one, check out our Honey Mustard Pork Chops, One Pot Creamy Sausage Gnocchi, or our Chipotle Chicken.