PANKO PORK CHOP RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper. This will help prevent the breading from sticking to the baking sheet.
• Set up 3 stations, I use pie plates for this.
• Station 1 - all purpose flour
• Station 2- mix together eggs and milk
• Station 3 - mix together panko bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt & pepper
• Dust pork chops with flour, shake off excess.
• Immediately dip into egg mixture.
• Next press into bread crumb mixture ensuring a good coating of bread crumbs.
• Heat olive oil to large frying pan.
• Brown the pork chops on medium heat just until golden brown on each side.
• Transfer to baking pan to finish cooking in the oven for thicker cut pork chops.
• Bake at 350º for 20-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
• If using thinner cut pork chops you can skip baking in the oven and just use the stovetop.

Steps:

• 1. On a cutting board, using a very sharp knife, butterfly the pork chops; making sure not to cut all the way through. Open chops and place between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until  between 1/16 to 1/4-inch thick (depending on your preference). Season both sides of chops with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow bowl whisk together panko and Italian seasoning. In another shallow bowl pour flour. In the last shallow bowl beat eggs. 
  3. Place a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet. One at a time dredge both sides of the pork chop in flour then dip into egg mixture, letting any excess drip off before placing in panko. Make sure both sides are completely covered in bread crumbs before placing breaded chop on wire rack. Repeat process with remaining chops.
  4. To a large skillet, add enough oil to sufficiently cover the bottom of the pan. Heat over medium-high. Once oil is hot, add breaded chops; working in batches of 2-3. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until chop is golden brown and crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt. 
  5. Serve over mashed potatoes topped with sauerkraut, mustard, and a side of corn.