25 April 2025
Plum Sauce-Glazed Pork Chops
RecipeShare Test Kitchen
A quick and delicious recipe for pork chops glazed with a savory-sweet Chinese plum sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
🐷 Plum Sauce-Glazed Pork Chops
When you’re craving something savory, sweet, and ready in minutes, these Plum Sauce-Glazed Pork Chops hit the spot 🍯🔥. Tender boneless pork chops are pan-seared to juicy perfection, then brushed with a glossy glaze made from Chinese plum sauce and a hint of yellow mustard for that irresistible balance of flavor.
Perfect for weeknights, this dish brings takeout-style satisfaction to your dinner table in just 15 minutes — no deep fryer, no fuss, just flavor.
🧂 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Ready in under 20 minutes — perfect for busy evenings.
- Balanced flavors: The tangy mustard enhances the sweetness of the plum sauce.
- High in protein: 39g of lean protein per serving to fuel your day.
- Pairs well with: Jasmine rice, steamed greens, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist.
🍽️ Step-by-Step Guide
- Season & Sear — Lightly season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Mix the Glaze — In a small bowl, combine plum sauce and yellow mustard.
- Glaze & Serve — Brush the glaze over the pork chops while still warm. Let them rest for a minute to soak in the flavor, then serve hot.
💡 Tip: Add a splash of rice vinegar or a drizzle of soy sauce to the glaze for an extra kick of umami.
🥦 Serving Suggestions
Pair your plum-glazed pork chops with:
- Steamed bok choy or broccoli for a healthy side.
- Fluffy jasmine rice or noodles to soak up the glaze.
- A sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped spring onions for a restaurant-style finish.
⚡ Quick Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Protein: 39g
- Fat: 4g (1.2g saturated)
- Carbs: 8g (6g sugar, 0.3g fiber)
- Cholesterol: 92mg
- Sodium: 390mg
This Plum Sauce-Glazed Pork Chops recipe proves that healthy, high-protein meals don’t need to be complicated. With simple ingredients and bold flavors, it’s the perfect way to elevate your weeknight dinners — Asian-style! 🥢✨
Plum Sauce-Glazed Pork Chops
RecipeShare Test KitchenA quick and delicious recipe for pork chops glazed with a savory-sweet Chinese plum sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Tools Used
Nonstick Skillet(opens in a new tab)Small Bowl
We use affiliate links, which may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Ingredients
USMetric
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions
- 1
Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- 2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and warm over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add pork chops into the skillet, cooking until no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side.
- 4
In a small bowl, combine plum sauce and mustard. Brush the mixture on top of each pork chop and serve.
Save, Plan & Shop Smarter
Create and edit your own recipes, import from most websites, plan your week, and build smart grocery lists.
Import recipes from most websites
Create and edit your own recipes
Plan your week with the Meal Planner
Mark favourites for quick access
Build grocery lists from your meal plan
Tick off pantry items you already have
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 pork chop
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g5%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 92mg31%
Sodium 390mg17%
Total Carbohydrates 8g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugars 6g
Protein 39g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Create your own recipe
Add your personal creations and build your own recipe collection.
Loading...
