Salt and Pepper Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick
• 1 egg white
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 pieces jalapeno, cut thinly
• 2 green onions, chopped

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Whisk well until frothy.

2. 2

   Rinse the pork chops and pat dry. With a sharp knife, make a few small cuts around the band of fat.

3. 3

   Coat pork chops with the egg white and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add cornstarch and toss to fully coat pork chops. Let stand for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   In a large pan over medium heat, heat about 3-inches deep of oil to 350 F to 375 F. Add pork chops and deep-fry, turning as needed, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, crisp and cooked through.

6. 6

   With a slotted spoon, remove pork chops from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the frying oil.

7. 7

   In a wide pan over medium heat, heat the reserved 2 tablespoons reserved oil.

8. 8

   Add garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until lightly browned.

9. 9

   Add jalapenos, green onions, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds.

10. 10

    Add deep-fried pork chops and toss for about 30-40 seconds or until heated through. Serve hot.