🥭🌶️🐖🥥 Spicy Mango Coconut Pork Chops
These tender pork chops are pan-seared and bathed in a luscious sauce of ripe mango, creamy coconut milk, and chili heat — a bold balance of sweet, savory, and spicy in every bite.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
🐖 For the Pork Chops:
4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (¾ to 1 inch thick) 🐖
1 tsp salt 🧂
½ tsp black pepper 🌑
1 tbsp oil (coconut or vegetable) 🛢️
Optional: 1 tsp paprika or chili powder for added crust 🔥
🥭 For the Mango Coconut Sauce:
1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 🥭
¾ cup coconut milk (full-fat preferred) 🥥
1–2 tsp red curry paste or chili garlic sauce 🌶️
1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce 🧂
1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar 🍯
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tsp fresh grated ginger 🌱
Optional: 1 small Thai chili, sliced (for extra heat) 🌶️
🌿 For Garnish & Serving:
Fresh cilantro or Thai basil 🌿
Lime wedges 🍋
Steamed jasmine rice or coconut rice 🍚🥥
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Season & Sear the Pork Chops:
Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden and cooked through (internal temp 145°F / 63°C).
Remove and set aside on a plate.
2. Make the Mango Coconut Sauce:
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.
Add garlic, ginger, and red curry paste or chili garlic sauce. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add diced mango and stir for 1–2 minutes to soften slightly.
Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and honey. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes.
3. Blend (Optional):
For a silky smooth sauce: transfer sauce to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to pan.
For a chunkier, rustic feel: leave mango bits as is.
4. Finish with Pork Chops:
Return pork chops to the skillet.
Spoon sauce over them and simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through and well coated.
5. Serve:
Plate with jasmine or coconut rice, drizzle extra sauce on top.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and optional sliced chili for color and heat.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pair with grilled or steamed vegetables like bok choy or green beans 🥬
Serve with mango salsa or pickled onions for contrast 🧅🥭
Try it over rice noodles instead of rice for a twist 🍜
🔥 Pro Tips
Let the pork rest 5 minutes after cooking for juicier results.
Don’t boil the sauce after adding coconut milk — keep it at a gentle simmer for best texture.
Add a splash of chicken broth if the sauce gets too thick.