These Pork Chop Recipes Are Great Baon Ideas For Your Kids

Pork chop recipes might not be top-of-mind when we think of healthy baon recipes for your elementary school-aged children. However, pork does pack a lot of proteins as well as nutrients and minerals that can help your child get through a busy school day. It's all a matter of getting the proportions between the go, grow, and glow food right when you pack your child's baon; plus, pork chops are one of the more versatile pork cuts available on the market.

Tips to pick the best pork chops:

1. Check the fat to lean meat ratio.

You don't want pork chops that are too fatty, but you don't want them to be too lean, either. Pick pork chops that have a thinner layer of fat on the outside, but also pay attention to the marbling in the middle: you want a bit of fat running through as this makes the cut more tender and flavorful.

2. You can choose bone-in or boneless pork chops.

Depending on your child's preference, you can opt for bone-in or boneless pork chops. Both equally taste good; again, just make sure you get slices that have a few stripes of fat running through.

3. The thicker the slice, the longer it will take to cook.

Thinner pork chop slices tend to dry out easier, but they do take faster to cook. Thicker pork chop slices need to be tenderized for longer and cooked longer, but they can hold on to more moisture and, when cooked right, yield juicier dishes.

Easy pork chop recipes that are perfect for your school child's baon

1. Pork Chops With Creamy Mushroom Recipe

Do your kids love gravy? This pork chops with creamy mushrooms recipe features not just the most delicious pan-fried pork chops; it also has a decadent mushroom sauce to go with it. It's versatile, too: once you know how to make the creamy mushroom sauce, you can make it and pair it with other ulam, too.

Pork Chops With Creamy Mushrooms Recipe

• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium white onion peeled, sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup canned button mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup pork broth or water
• 6 pieces pork chops

Instructions for this pork chops with creamy mushrooms recipe are at Yummy.ph.

2. Pork Chops With Mushroom Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This pork chops with mushroom alfredo sauce recipe is quite similar to the previous one, but it's also similar to another kiddie favorite: the pasta alfredo. The mushroom alfredo sauce is a tad herbier here, and it's made extra creamy from the cream cheese, too. 

Pork Chops With Mushroom Alfredo Sauce Recipe

• 6 pork chops, boneless
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 pack (150 grams) white button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, more to garnish
• 1/2 cup all-purpose cream
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup cream cheese spread
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• oil for pan frying
• steamed rice to serve

Instructions for this pork chops with mushroom alfredo sauce recipe are at Yummy.ph.

3. Fried Calamansi Pork Chops Recipe

This pan-fried calamansi pork chops recipe is not just perfect as a tangy, meaty ulam for baon; it's also perfect for summer getaways! The marinade is super easy to put together, and you can do this 15 minutes before you're ready to fry or even way ahead of time; it's a great recipe for meal prepping, too. Not a fan of pan-frying? You can also air fry or bake the pork chops! Simply spray or lightly coat the chops with oil and air fry or bake them at 190 degrees Celcius for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Fried Calamansi Pork Chops Recipe

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 pork chops, patted dry
• 8 pieces calamansi halved, plus more to serve
• 1 tablespoon liquid seasoning, plus more to serve
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions for this fried calamansi pork chops recipe are at Yummy.ph.

4. Breaded Pork Chop Recipe

This may be the most basic way to make breaded pork chops, but make no mistake: just because it's simple doesn't mean it's not delicious! The key to this breaded pork chop recipe is to season the flour, and not just the pork chops themselves. While this goes well with a chili-garlic sauce, you can definitely swap it out with ketchup or any of the mushroom sauces we shared above.

Breaded Pork Chop Recipe

• 2 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• vegetable or canola oil for frying

Instructions for this breaded pork chop recipe are at Yummy.ph.

5. Pork Tonkatsu Recipe

There's no need to go out to enjoy a crunchy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside pork tonkatsu when you have this recipe. The best way to create that restaurant-quality crunch really is to deep fry the pork chops, but don't worry: as long as the oil is hot enough when you lower the chops and they're drained well after cooking, you won't end up with an excessively oily dish!

How to know if the oil is hot enough: Dip a bamboo stick into the hot oil. Bubbles should form around the stick right away. If you don't have a bamboo stick (like a barbecue stick or chopsticks), you can also drop a pinch of the Japanese bread crumbs. If the oil bubbles up right away around the crumbs, you can lower the heat to medium and start frying!

Pork Tonkatsu Recipe

• 4 pork chops butterflied, skin and fat removed
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs
• tonkatsu sauce to serve
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste
• oil, for pan frying

Instructions for this pork tonkatsu recipe are at Yummy.ph.

6 Bicol Express Pork Chops Recipe

This Bicol express pork chops recipe is a twist on the classic Filipino ulam favorite. For kids who aren't fans of spicy food, you can definitely omit the sili! What you'll end up with is a dish with deliciously tender pork chops simmered in an umami-filled coconut-based sauce.

Bicol Express Pork Chops Recipe

• 4 pieces pork chops
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 5 pieces bird’s eye chili (siling labuyo), chopped
• 1 tablespoon bagoong (shrimp paste)
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions for this Bicol express pork chops recipe are at Yummy.ph.

7 Pork Chop Bistek Recipe

Who doesn't love the onion-y, savory, tangy bistek? Instead of beef, we used pork chops to make this pork chop bistek recipe. This recipe can be made ahead (you can marinate the meat in advance), and since it needs a bit of time for the pork chops to tenderize, you can actually multi-task as the pork simmers away into tender, savory perfection.

Pork Chop Bistek Recipe

• 4 pieces boneless pork chops about 1/2-inch thick
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons calamansi juice
• 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• sugar to taste
• 1 large white onion peeled and sliced into rings

Instructions for this pork chop bistek recipe are at Yummy.ph.

8. Pork Chop Inasal Recipe

Who says inasal is only for chicken? Add a twist to this beloved barbecue dish by swapping out the chicken with pork chops. This pork chop inasal recipe also comes with sauteed broccoli and rice that goes amazingly well with the meat.

Pork Chop Inasal Recipe

• 1/4 cup vinegar (tuba)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons calamansi juice
• 2 tablespoons garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 bird's eye chili
• ground black pepper to taste
• 350 to 400 grams pork chops
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more to grill
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 2 cups white rice, cooked
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups broccoli florets

Instructions for this pork inasal recipe are at Yummy.ph.

9. Pan-Seared Pork Chops Recipe

What makes this pan-seared pork chops recipe unique is the use of orange marmalade as part of the marinade! It gives the pork chops a citrusy flavor, while the soy sauce balances it out 

Pan-Seared Pork Chops Recipe

• 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• black pepper to taste
• 4 pork (use bone-in pork chops), around 500 to 600 grams total
• canola oil to fry
• green onion chopped for garnish
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions for this pan-seared pork chops recipe are at Yummy.ph.

10. Asian Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe

With just a few pantry items, you can make this umami-filled, savory Asian barbecue pork chops recipe that gets a smoky, carmalized flavor from the honey. The marinade is easy to put together and makes this a great make-ahead recipe, too. While the recipe calls for the pork chops to be grilled, you can also definitely air fry or bake it!

Asian Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe

• 1/2 kilo pork (use pork chops), (you may also use baby back ribs)
• 1 cup oyster sauce
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons ginger minced
• green onion for garnish

Instructions for this Asian barbecue pork chops recipe are at Yummy.ph.