Oven Baked Pork Chop Silog With Atchara Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• STEP 2.In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix well.
• STEP 3.Place the pork chops in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the pork chops are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• STEP 4.While the pork chops are marinating, prepare the atchara. In a bowl, combine shredded green papaya, carrots, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
• STEP 5.Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Cook the marinated pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned.
• STEP 6.Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
• STEP 7.While the pork chops are baking, prepare the garlic fried rice. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
• STEP 8.Add cooked rice to the skillet and stir-fry until well coated with garlic and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 9.Serve the oven baked pork chops with garlic fried rice and atchara on the side. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to marinate the pork chops for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
• For extra flavor, you can add chopped onions and calamansi juice to the marinade.
• To make the atchara more colorful, you can add red bell peppers or green bell peppers.
• If you don't have green papaya, you can use shredded green mango as a substitute for the atchara.
• For a spicier version, you can add sliced chili peppers to the atchara.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover pork chops can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the pork chops in the oven or microwave until heated through before serving.
• Serve the pork chops with freshly cooked garlic fried rice and atchara for a complete meal.
• You can also serve the pork chops with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.