Salt & Pepper Pork

What you'll need:

• 1lb boneless pork chops, cut into ½ to 1-inch thick pieces

Pork Marinade:

• 3 tbsp water

• 1.5 tbsp Shaoxing wine or Sherry

• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• a pinch of five spice powder

Salt and Pepper seasoning

• 1 tsp salt

• 3/4 tsp white pepper

For the Pork Batter

• 1/3 cup water

• 1/3 cup cornstarch

• 1.5 tbsp avocado oil

• 1 tbsp flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Other ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves , sliced

• 1/2 of a jalapeño and half of a red chili pepper

• avocado oil

1. Add all the marinade ingredients to a bowl and add in the sliced pork. Mix well until coated and let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

2. Mix the salt and pepper seasoning in a small bowl and set aside.

3. Combine all the coating ingredients with 1 tsp of the salt and pepper seasoning and mix into a loose batter. Add the batter to the marinated pork and toss to coat.

4. Heat the avocado oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 250°F. Add the garlic and fry until just barely golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.

5. Raise the oil to 325°F. Fry the pork in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown, flipping as needed. Place on a wire rack and let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.

6. Raise the oil to 350°F. Fry the pork again in batches until crispy. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with a nice pinch of the salt and pepper seasoning.

7. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the peppers and toss until fragrant. Turn off the heat and add the fried garlic and remaining salt and pepper seasoning. Toss to combine, then scatter everything over the pork and serve immediately. ENJOY!