20-Min Crispy Pork Chops with Corn & Potatoes
Thick-cut pork chops seared until golden and crispy, served with charred corn and roasted potatoes. A TikTok-easy weeknight take on lechon that delivers that crackly skin and Filipino flavors in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season aggressively with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear pork chops 4 minutes per side without moving. Surface should be golden and crispy.
Step 4
Push chops to the side. Add minced garlic to the center and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Add fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, corn, and halved baby potatoes. Toss to coat.
Step 6
Cook uncovered 6–8 minutes, stirring vegetables occasionally, until potatoes are tender and edges char.
Step 7
Serve pork chops with corn and potatoes on the same plate. Drizzle pan sauce over top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- sharp knife
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