Teriyaki Pork Chops
with Sesame Scallion Rice and Ginger-Scented Carrots
Pork chops are always a weeknight winner. They’re satisfying, speedy, and so versatile, which is why our chefs are always brainstorming new ways to take them to the next level. This week, they went ~all in umami~ by drizzling ‘em with a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce. On the side, there’s gingery roasted carrots and some fluffy, scallion-studded jasmine rice (perfect for catching any runaway sauce). Prepare for a flavor explosion!
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
9 ounce
Carrots
1 thumb
Ginger
2 unit
Scallions
1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
½ cup
Jasmine Rice
12 ounce
Pork Chops
8 tablespoon
Teriyaki Sauce
(Contains Soy)
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon
Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Peel and mince or grate ginger. Trim and thinly slice scallions on a diagonal, separating whites from greens.
Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, half the ginger, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until tender and lightly browned at the edges, 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Add rice, scallion whites, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
While rice cooks, pat pork dry with paper towels; prick all over with a fork or knife. Season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining ginger and cook until fragrant, 20-30 seconds. Stir in teriyaki sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat.
Fluff rice with a fork; divide between plates along with carrots and pork. Top pork with sauce and sprinkle with scallion greens and remaining sesame seeds. Serve.
