Garlic - Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

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These savory pork chops come out juicy, tender, and are complimented wonderfully by the parmesan, sage and garlic. This great dish can stand alone without needing a sauce or gravy to flavor it...and makes an easy dinner in less than an hour.

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Garlic - Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Ingredients

4 (1/2-inch thick) center-cut loin pork chops (bone-in or boneless)	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt	1 cup dried seasoned bread crumbs (I use Progresso garlic and herb)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper	Olive oil (for shallow frying)
1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage	4 large cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme	Lemon wedges, for serving
3/4 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated	Parsley sprigs, to garnish
2 large eggs

Instructions for Garlic - Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Spread Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Beat eggs with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in another shallow dish. Spread bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Combine salt, pepper, sage, and thyme, and sprinkle generously over both sides of chops, pressing seasonings into meat with your fingers. Bread pork chops one at a time. Dredge seasoned chops in Parmesan cheese, coating both sides completely, patting to adhere. Then, using tongs, carefully dip both sides of chops in egg mixture, letting excess drip back into dish to ensure thin coating. Finally, dip both sides of chops in bread crumbs, pressing crumbs with fingers to form an even, cohesive coating. Place breaded chops on wire rack set over baking sheet, allow coating to dry for about 5 minutes. (The recipe can be done ahead to this point; cover chops loosely with wax paper and refrigerate for up to one hour.)

Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat with enough olive oil to come halfway up the sides of the chops, about 1/4 cup. To flavor oil; stir in garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Remove garlic from skillet and discard or reserve for other uses. Increase heat to medium. When oil shimmers, add chops and fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy, or to an internal temperature between 150 and 160 degrees F. Drain on rack set over baking sheet, then transfer to a warm serving platter. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley sprigs.

Main Ingredient: PorkCuisine: American

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bread crumbs American Pork Saute Quick Fry Advance pork chops rubbed sage thyme cheese Parmesan eggs vegetable oil olive oil garlic Lemon easy Main Dish

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I loved this dish. I usually baked my breaded chops, but this made it so down home good.

chpen
on May 4 2008 10:47AM

This was good and easy. I think this breading would also be good on chicken. I baked it and the crust didn't come out crisped, but it was still tasty. Next time I will probably break down and fry.