Best 6 Almond Crusted Pork Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Almond-Crusted Pork, where flavors dance on your palate. This tantalizing dish features tender pork chops enveloped in a delectable almond crust, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. The almond crust, a symphony of roasted almonds, panko breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, enrobes the pork chops, forming a golden-brown, crispy exterior that yields to a juicy and succulent interior. Accompanying the pork chops is a collection of tantalizing recipes to elevate your dining experience. From a vibrant and refreshing Cucumber-Avocado Salad, balancing the richness of the pork with its crisp coolness, to a creamy and flavorful Dijon Mustard Sauce, adding a tangy zest to each bite. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect harmony of flavors in our Almond-Crusted Pork, complemented by a symphony of delectable recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES



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My mom always cooked this dish in a heavy cast-iron skillet and every time she heated the pan, it had a fragrance of pure food history. In this recipe, take care to grind the almonds fine enough so they adhere as a crust.

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup whole almonds, toasted
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (reserve the orange)
4 boneless pork chops (each about 8 ounces and 3/4-inch thick)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 large whole eggs
Extra-virgin olive oil, enough for a shallow frying pan
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 large shallots, minced
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick, then diced
1 teaspoon (1 sprig) chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon (packed) light brown sugar
Juice of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • To make the pork chops: In a food processor, pulse the almonds into crumbs. Mix the breadcrumbs and almonds in a shallow dish and stir in the orange zest. Season the mixture and the pork chops with salt and pepper. In another dish, mix the mustard and eggs together. Brush the chops with the mustard mixture and dredge all over in the crumbs.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add about 1/2 inch of the oil. When the oil is hot, brown the chops on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove them to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and cook in the oven until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • To make the apples: Pour the fat out of the skillet, then wipe the skillet and set over medium heat. Melt the butter. Add the shallots, apples and rosemary, and toss until the apples begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar, orange juice, stock, and some salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cook just until the sauce comes together, about 15 minutes. Remove the pork chops from the oven and serve with the apples.

ALMOND CRUSTED PORK WITH APPLE-ROSEMARY SAUCE



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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I know people are coming over because there is no way to make this dish look ugly or taste bad. White wine or apple juice may be substituted for the apple cider.

Provided by Hilary

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup ground almonds
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons honey mustard
½ teaspoon ground dried rosemary
2 pork tenderloins, trimmed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
¼ teaspoon ground dried rosemary
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup apple cider
1 ¼ cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a sheet of aluminum foil in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Stir together the almonds, 1/3 cup heavy cream, honey mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon rosemary in a small bowl; set aside. Season the tenderloins with salt and pepper to taste. Spread the almond mixture evenly over the tenderloins and place them into the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the almond crust is golden brown and the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While the pork is baking, prepare the apple-rosemary sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onions, and 1/4 teaspoons of rosemary; cook until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Once the onions are tender, add the apples and apple cider. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in 1 1/4 cups of heavy cream, return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the sauce has thickened slightly and is flavorful, 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving with the pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 117.6 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 10 g

ALMOND CRUSTED ORANGE MUSTARD PORK CHOPS



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I couldn't find quite what I was looking for so I combined a couple of recipes together and made these pork chops for company the other night. The almonds make a wonderful brown crispy crust that was refreshingly different an delicious. I rarely measure when i cook so the amounts are approximate.

Provided by Ames0325

Categories     Free Of...

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb pork chop
1 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg (beaten)
1 -3 tablespoon water
1/4 cup finely diced onion
2 -3 garlic cloves
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drained and liquid reserved)
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce
fresh parsley (optional)
olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix ground almonds, salt, and peppers.
  • In a small bowl mix egg and water.
  • Spread almond coating in a shallow dish or plate.
  • Dip chops in egg wash and then dredge in almond mixture. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions and garlic until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Brown chops in oil over medium heat. 2-3 minutes on a side or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile mix liquid from oranges, soy sauce, and mustard.
  • Add sauce to chops and turn heat down to low let simmer for 5 minutes or until chops are cooked through.
  • Top with mandarin oranges and fresh parsley.

ALMOND CRUSTED PORK



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I got this out of a yahoo article supposed to be like only 300 calories. I want to try it, and figured this is the perfect place to put it for safe keeping. Also try the honey mustard dipping sauce

Provided by AshleyP

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Note)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 large egg white, beaten
1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and coat it with cooking spray.
  • 2. Place breadcrumbs, almonds, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until the almonds are coarsely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish.
  • 3. Place egg white in another shallow dish. Dip both sides of each pork slice in egg white, then evenly coat with the almond mixture. (Discard any remaining egg white and almond mixture.) Place the pork on the prepared rack and coat on both sides with cooking spray.
  • 4. Bake the pork until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 16 to 18 minutes.

ALMOND- AND PEACH-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS



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Betty Crocker Bisquick II Cookbook shares a recipe! Here's a peach of a recipe that you can get on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
2 tablespoons peach preserves
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sliced almonds
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 pork boneless loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Beat egg and preserves in shallow dish with fork, breaking apart any large pieces of preserves. Mix Bisquick mix, almonds, cornmeal and salt in another shallow dish. Dip pork chops into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook pork chops in oil 15 to 18 minutes, turning once, until crust is golden brown and pork is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg

ALMOND-CRUSTED PORK LOIN



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This pork loin topped with an almond crust turns into a flavor explosion when paired with homemade fresh salsa. -Almond Board of California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable oil spray
6 ounces slivered California almonds (1-1/4 cups chopped)
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 egg whites
1 1/2-pounds boneless pork loin
SALSA:
2 medium tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a roasting pan with foil and place a meat rack on the foil. Spray with vegetable oil spray. Coarsely grind almonds in a food processor. Mix almonds, garlic and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Set aside., Whip egg whites to form soft peaks. Remove visible fat from the pork. Roll the pork in the egg whites and then in the almond mixture. Roll once more in the egg whites and in the almond mixture again. Place pork on the rack and press any remaining almonds onto the pork., Roast 1 hour, or until a thermometer reads 160°F. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes., Mix the salsa ingredients together. Taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they reach a fine consistency.
  • For a crispier crust, press the almond mixture firmly onto the pork chops before cooking.
  • To add more flavor to the pork chops, you can marinate them in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This almond-crusted pork recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare pork chops. The almond crust adds a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the pork, while the Dijon mustard sauce adds a tangy and creamy element. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook pork chops, give this recipe a try.

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