Monday, April 16, 2012

Breaded Pork Chops

Taken from Everyday Food

4 large eggs
1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons packed finely chopped fresh sage (dried sage works as well)
8 bone-in (or boneless) pork chops (1 inch thick and 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
2 cups plain dried breadcrumbs
coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil

In a medium bowl, whick together eggs, mustard, and sage and let stand 15 minutes.  Meanwhile, pound each pork chop (avoiding bone) between two pieces plastic wrap to a 1/4-inch thickness.
Spread breadcrumbs on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture onto another rimmed baking sheet. In batches, season pork chops with salt and pepper and coat in egg mixture.  Gently shake to remove excess, then dredge in breadcrubs, pressing to adhere. 
Fry in skillet until done.

If you would like to freeze them for later:  Layer pork chops between sheets of freezer paper and transfer to two 1-gallon freezer bags.  Press out air, seal bags, and freeze flat.  Store in the freezer, up to 6 weeks.  To serve, heat broiler.  Place a rimmed baking sheet in broiler to heat.  For each frozen chop, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons melted butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; brush on both sides.  For each batch of two, place chops on sheet and broil until both sides are deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Submitted by Nana

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