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Pork Chops with Banana Ketchup Glaze

Posted on June 5, 2012 | by

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One day my son was complaining about having zits. You know, typical teenager being very conscious about their look. I said to him “You should eat more bananas.” Then he asked me… “What’s banana have to do with having pimples?” I said. .. “Well, do you see monkeys having pimples?” :=P

Banana ketchup is  widely used as condiments in the Philippines and abroad by many Filipinos.  It pairs well with fried dishes like fried pork, fried fish, fried chicken, and fried rice.  Okay, I kinda like got carried away there on the fried things so, ahem I’m just… kidding about the fried rice.

I am using similar marinade that I always use for pork BBQ on skewers and use banana ketchup as glazing.  However, this time I am upgrading the glazing by modifying the banana ketchup and not using it right out of the bottle.   Well, I am getting hungry so “Kain na Tayo!”  That means “Let’s Eat” in Tagalog.

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Pork Chops with Banana Ketchup Glaze

INGREDIENTS:

  1. 8 pcs 1/2 inch thick pork chops
  2. vegetable oil

    4. For the Marinade
  4. 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
  5. 1 cup 7-Up or Sprite Soda
  6. 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  7. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  8. 6 cloves Garlic – finely minced
  9. 3 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  10. 3 Tablespoon Agave syrup

    12. Glaze
  12. 1 cup banana ketchup ( Oh I love it when words rhyme) :P
  13. 1 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  14. 2 teaspoon sweet mirin
  15. 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  16. 2 1/2 Tablespoon Agave syrup
  17. 2 Tablespoon finely chopped green onions

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine marinade in a bowl.
  2. Add pork chops to the bowl then mix until fully coated.
  3. Transfer in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

    5. To Make the Sauce
  5. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
  6. Mix thoroughly with a whisk.
  7. Refrigerate until ready to use.

    9. Cooking the Pork Chops **
  9. Brush the grate with vegetable oil
  10. Heat the BBQ grill to about 400 degrees.
  11. Place the pork chops and grill one side for about 1 1/2 minute or until it's seared.
  12. Turn over the pork chops.
  13. Generously brush the seared side of the pork chops with Banana Ketchup sauce mix.
  14. Grill the other side for about 1 minute or until it's seared.
  15. Turn over the pork chops again.
  16. This time brush the other seared side of the pork chops.
  17. Repeat the process for few more times until pork chops are done; generously brushing pork chops with the sauce on each turn.

  19. Serve immediately.
  20. ENJOY!

Cooking Notes

** To avoid contamination, do not brush sauce on raw meat.

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  1. the wicked noodle Identicon Icon the wicked noodle

    11 months ago

    Ray, I am never disappointed when I see a new recipe from you in my Google reader! Even as a personal chef I tend to stick to the more mainstream ethnic dishes, only because it’s important that I’m familiar with the ingredients I’m cooking with. Let’s just say I never would have picked up a bottle of Banana Ketchup and known what to do with it! There’s a great asian market near me and I’m swinging in later today to keep some on hand. Can’t wait to try it with the family this weekend!
    the wicked noodle recently posted..dulce de leche ice cream sandwiches with toasted pecans & salted caramel sauceMy Profile

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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      I hope you enjoy it, Kristy! Happy grilling with the family. :)

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  2. Angie@Angie's Recipes Identicon Icon Angie@Angie's Recipes

    11 months ago

    Banana ketchup? I really want to taste it.
    The pork chop looks droolworthy, Ray.
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  3. Raymund Identicon Icon Raymund

    11 months ago

    You made my morning after reading that monkey and banana analogy. Really funny!
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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      My son thought it was funny too! :)

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  4. Purabi Naha Identicon Icon Purabi Naha

    11 months ago

    Ray, banana ketchup is new to me…I have never heard of this before. This dish has a great combination of flavours and I liked the presentation. Yummy!

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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Banana ketchup is sweeter than regular tomato ketchup and it’s an adaptive taste for most people. Thank you, Purabi! :)

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  5. Sissi Identicon Icon Sissi

    11 months ago

    Your answer is hilarious! On the other hand bananas are very healthy.
    This glazed pork looks gorgeous (you know how much I love pork!) and now that I see banana ketchup on your blog for umpteenth time I am desperate to get it! We don’t have Filipino grocers, but there are some multi-ethnic shops selling products from all around the world so I will go and check there. It is so intriguing!
    Sissi recently posted..Hot & Cold Rice Bowl with Shrimp, Avocado and CucumberMy Profile

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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      I always have fun with my son and my buddy. Banana ketchup is exported to countries where there is a large population of Filipinos living abroad. I hope you find one. Thank you for your comment, Sissi! :)

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  6. PolaM Identicon Icon PolaM

    11 months ago

    I so want to try banana ketchup!! Have a philipino colleague that always raves about it and now I see this great recipe! Have to buy some!
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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      You should try it, Pola and I hope you like it. Thank you for dropping by. :)

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  7. mjskit Identicon Icon mjskit

    11 months ago

    I’ll tell you what Ray – you really know how to cook a pork chop! These looks DELICIOUS! Love the marinade and the glaze! I’ve never had banana ketchup but I will be keeping an eye out for it. Not because I have pimples but because it sounds quite interesting. :)
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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      You crack me up with your comment, MJ. Thank you for the compliment. :)

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  8. bamskitchen Identicon Icon bamskitchen

    11 months ago

    I am going to try find a bottle of the banana ketchup and if I am unsuccessful substitution ratios of banana to ketchup would be about how much?
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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Hi Bam,

      If you are asking to make the it from scratch… I wouldn’t know because I haven’t even tried. I always use bottled ones and I just modify it. Banana ketchup is probably something local stores import from the Philippines.

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  9. Elizabeth @Mango_Queen Identicon Icon Elizabeth @Mango_Queen

    11 months ago

    What a great idea for weekend barbecues! Your photos look so appetizing! Nothing like our own Filipino-Asian marinades to give it a special twist! Thanks for sharing, Chef Ray!
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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Thank for you for your compliments, Elizabeth! :)

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  10. Row Identicon Icon Row

    11 months ago

    Wow, this sounds like an excellent recipe! I’ll have to try it on the grill very soon…thank you!

    P.S. Er, sometimes I put banana ketchup on fried rice. :)
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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Wow, you are really the first one that I know putting banana ketchup in their fried rice. I would try it, Row. :) Thank you for dropping by and good to see you.

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  11. Nami | Just One Cookbook Identicon Icon Nami | Just One Cookbook

    11 months ago

    As always, PERFECT GLAZE captured by your photography skill! Amazing. Both your recipe and the photography. I want to make this. I’m getting way too hungry even after I ate dinner (and a lot). You make most delicious meat dishes that I tend to avoid (have you noticed???). You just keep surprising me NON STOP! Have a great weekend!!!
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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Thank you very much for your compliment, Nami. I always appreciate it. Have a great weekend to you too! :)

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  12. Jill~a SaucyCook Identicon Icon Jill~a SaucyCook

    11 months ago

    You know Ray, every time I visit your blog I wonder why I don’t visit more often. Truthfully I believe it is due to the fact that your food always makes me drool on my keyboard and some of your comments make me laugh until I choke!!
    Jill~a SaucyCook recently posted..Better than Gepetto’s Crunchy French ToastMy Profile

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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Thank you very much and I’m glad I make you laugh. :)

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  13. Jeannie Identicon Icon Jeannie

    11 months ago

    Banana ketchup huh! First time I am seeing this! I doubt we can get them here, perhaps you might have a homemade recipe up your sleeves? :D Your pork chops certainly are drool worthy!

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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Thanks, Jeannie. Unfortunately, I don’t have a recipe to make banana ketchup as it’s easier to just buy a bottle or two. :)

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  14. Baker Street Identicon Icon Baker Street

    11 months ago

    Banana Ketchup! I surely want to try! I can only imagine what a great glaze that made for over these delish pork chops.
    Baker Street recently posted..Garlic Thyme Focaccia #breakingbreadMy Profile

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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Thanks for your comment. :)

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  15. Owen Denzel Identicon Icon Owen Denzel

    11 months ago

    Really you’re experienced. It’s very inspirational to me. I want to taste your banana ketchup. Thanks for your nice post.

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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Thank you, Owen! I appreciate the kind words.

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  16. kitchenriffs Identicon Icon kitchenriffs

    11 months ago

    Banana ketchup?!! How come no one ever told me about that! Sounds wonderful. And pork chops are always wonderful. But I gotta get some banana ketchup now! I’m on a mission . . . ;-) Fun post – thanks.

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  17. MaryMoh Identicon Icon MaryMoh

    11 months ago

    Oh wow…Ray, your banana ketchup looks really delicious. I think I will lick the whole bowl clean and nothing left for the glaze…haha. I don’t think I have ever seen this banana sauce here. I think I will just crush bananas into the sauce if I make this :D . It looks too good….mmm Your plate of pork chop makes me hungry.
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  18. Juliana Identicon Icon Juliana

    11 months ago

    Oh Ray, the look of this pork chop is absolutely amazing…now, banana ketchup? Are you kidding me? Where I supposed to find this sauce? It really taste like banana and tomato?
    Hope you have a wonderful week ahead :)

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  19. kankana Identicon Icon kankana

    11 months ago

    So, did he get convinced and started eating banana ? ;)

    As for the sauce, i am so very curious.. never heard but would love to give it a try!
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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      I don’t think he’s convinced. LOL! Thank you, Kankana.

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  20. Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings Identicon Icon Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings

    11 months ago

    Yes! Me too, I only use banana ketchup for my pork bbq marinade! banana ketchup lends for a sweeter, more rounded taste than tomato ketchup! But you know what else I discovered? I like bbq marinades with Orange Crush soda (I once used a French orange sparkling drink) as an alternative to 7-Up, hehe! These chops are killer! Will definitely bookmark this recipe as well!

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  21. Reem | Simply Reem Identicon Icon Reem | Simply Reem

    11 months ago

    OMG!!! I agree 100% Monkey dont have pimples…LOL and because I do get them so I need this ketchup rather Bananas in my life…
    See this is what makes ur blog even more lovable, you make me smile big everytime I read ur post…
    Perfect Dish, Beautiful Post and Delicious picture!!!
    DO you think I can find this ketchup in asian market here in US?
    Reem | Simply Reem recently posted..Comment on About by Indian Chicken Curry | Easy Asian Recipes at RasaMalaysia.comMy Profile

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    • Ray Identicon Icon Ray

      11 months ago

      Thank you, Reem. My blog reflects my personality – humorous (corny at times). Yes you can find them in most Asian markets. It goes by the brands of Mafran and Jufran. Check this store finder on my site for the nearest Asian market near you.

      http://wokwithray.com/strlocator/?p=111

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  22. Lori Lynn Identicon Icon Lori Lynn

    9 months ago

    Very curious about this banana sauce, the pork chops sure look great!
    LL
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