Indulge in the crispy and succulent delight of Ritz-breaded pork chops, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory flavors of pork with the crunchy texture of crushed Ritz crackers. This delectable dish is not only easy to prepare, but also versatile enough to be paired with various side dishes, making it a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying meal. Discover the secrets behind this classic recipe, along with creative variations and pro tips to elevate your pork chop experience to new heights. From selecting the perfect pork chops to mastering the art of breading and frying, this comprehensive guide ensures a flawless execution of this timeless dish.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
CRISPY BREADED PORK CHOPS
With a salty, flavorful crust and juicy, tender meat in the center, these crispy breaded pork chops remind me of my grandmother's... so simple, yet so delicious! The perfect comfort meal when served with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a wire rack with cooking spray and set in a rimmed baking sheet.
- Whisk eggs and water together in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in a second shallow dish.
- Season pork chops evenly with salt and pepper. Dip and coat chops in egg, allow excess to drip off, then dip in bread crumbs until well coated.
- Heat 1/2 of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place 2 chops in the skillet and cook until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until crisp on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to the prepared rack. Heat remaining oil in the skillet and repeat to sear remaining chops.
- Bake pork chops in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 155 degrees F (68 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 134.2 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1318.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
BREADED PORK CHOPS
Breaded Pork Chops are crispy, tender, and juicy! Ready in about 20 minutes, they taste just like the ones my mom used to make... Best pork chops EVER!
Categories Main Dish
Time 26m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and lemon juice together.
- Dip each pork chop in the egg mixture and coat it completely. Then put the wet pork chop in the breadcrumb mixture and cover completely on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place 4 pork chops in hot oil/butter and cook each side until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. You don't want to overcrowd the pan. Working in batches is best.
- Remove them from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Heat the remaining olive oil and butter in the same skillet. Cook rest of the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate with the other pork chops.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY BREADED PORK CHOPS (BAKED)
This juicy breaded pork chops recipe is quick and easy to prepare!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Main Course
Time 26m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and black pepper.
- Season flour on a shallow plate with salt to taste. In another shallow bowl add the whisked egg.
- Dab the pork chops dry with a paper towel and lightly dredge in flour. Dip the pork chop into the egg, making sure to coat all sides. Dip the pork chop into the bread crumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil In a frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops for 1 minute per side.
- Add to the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 12-14 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Do not overbake.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pork chop, Calories 325 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 319 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
CRISPY PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS
Coat pork chops with breadcrumbs and herbs and then crisp them to perfection in a skillet.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the flour in a shallow dish. Break the eggs into another shallow bowl and whisk with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix the breadcrumbs with the oregano and thyme in a third shallow bowl.
- Dredge a pork chop in the flour, shaking off the excess, dip it into the eggs and then coat evenly with the breadcrumbs. Set aside on a piece of wax paper or baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the chops (about 1/4 cup). When the oil shimmers, add the chops and fry until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels briefly. Serve hot with cooked spinach and lemon wedges.
RITZ CRACKER PORK CHOPS
Juicy pork chops coated in crunchy, buttery Ritz crackers, these Baked Ritz Cracker Pork Chops are so quick & easy & are positively delicious. A must make for sure!
Provided by Gina Kleinworth
Categories dinner
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Crush the crackers & place in a medium bowl along with the panko, minced onions, Pappy's, granulated garlic, salt & pepper. Toss to combine.
- Add the mayo to a shallow dish.
- Lay each pork chop in the mayo & then turn to coat entirely.
- Then dredge each mayo-coated pork chop in the cracker mixture, making sure to coat it completely.
- Place the covered pieces on a foil-lined baking sheet (with or without a wire baking rack).
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145 degrees.
BREADED PORK CHOPS
This recipe is a little different from others in that it uses worcestershire sauce in the egg mix. We love how it gives the chops a little extra "zing." We usually have this with a green vegetable and potatoes. I've also listed a variation of this recipe to make a cheese-topped pork chop. Note: If you're making the chops without cheese, you might want to try learninscratch's directions for a delicious orange sauce -- they can be found in her review.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, combine flour, salt, paprika and pepper; mix well. In another small bowl, combine egg and worcestershire sauce. Coat pork chops with seasoned flour; dip in egg mixture and coat with crumbs.
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chops; cook until browned on both sides. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5-7 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
- For oven-baked pork chops: Prepare as directed above. Place in a shallow baking pan that has been sprayed with a cooking oil such as Pam. Bake at 425 degrees F. for 30-35 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
- To make a cheese-topped pork chop: Decrease bread crumbs to 1/4 cup. Mix crumbs with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. When chops are thoroughly cooked, top each with a slice of mozzarella cheese and tomato slice. Cover; heat until tomato is hot and cheese begins to melt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.1, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 170.4, Sodium 460.8, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 42.8
FAMOUS PORK CHOPS
My family loves these and they fall apart when you cut them with your fork.
Provided by HAULBUR
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a shallow bowl combine crushed crackers, garlic salt and pepper; mix well. In a separate bowl beat eggs.
- Dip your pork chops in the egg batter and then in the cracker mixture. Place the pork chops in a casserole dish. Place chunks of the butter around the pork chops. Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 247.8 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.1 g, Sodium 334.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
EASY BREADED PORK CHOPS
My mom made these when I was young. I still love them! I throw some potatoes in the oven for baked potatoes. The only thing I have to get ready is the veggie. Very easy and yummy meal. Everyone I know loves these and cannot believe how easy and how few ingredients!
Provided by Chef Bailey 1
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 8 Breaded Pork Chops, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Get a cookie sheet ready by covering with foil.
- Whisk up eggs in dish, large enough to dip chops in to coat.
- In separate dish add cracker crumbs, again dish large enough to put chops in to coat.
- **NOTE: the finer the cracker crumbs are crushed to better they will stick to chops.**
- Have frying pan ready with enough oil in it to come up half way on chops. Turn heat to medium. Get oil hot before you add chops!
- Take a pork chop and coat in egg wash, then coat in cracker crumbs. Be sure to press cracker crumbs down on chop.
- Add to oil. Fry on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and place on foiled cookie sheet
- Continue with remaining pork chops.
- When all pork chops are on cookie sheet; place in oven.
- Bake at 350°F for approx 45 minutes.
- I throw some potatoes in the oven at the same time.
- Very easy dinner!
PAN-FRIED BREADED PORK CHOPS
Look for beautiful good-quality pork, such as Berkshire, and ask for center-cut loin chops with bone. For the bread crumbs, use day-old firm white sandwich bread or French loaf, cubed and whirled in a food processor, for about three cups of soft, fluffy crumbs. Dry, fine store-bought crumbs will not yield the same result. Make sure to fry these chops very gently over medium-high heat, to allow the bread-crumb coating to brown slowly, creating a crisp, golden crust. Serve with a tart salad or braised greens, such as broccoli rabe.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories meat, steaks and chops, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lay pork chops on a baking sheet, and season well on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Combine eggs and milk in a low, flat bowl. Season with salt, pepper and the small pinch of cayenne.
- Sprinkle flour generously over the chops on both sides, then shake off excess.
- Submerge the floured chops in the egg mixture, and turn them over several times to coat well. Leave chops in egg mixture for 5 minutes.
- Use your left hand to remove a chop from the batter and drain off excess liquid. Place chop on a baking sheet and, with your right hand, heavily sprinkle with bread crumbs on both sides. Repeat with remaining chops.
- Sprinkle each chop again with crumbs, patting with your hand to make sure crumbs adhere and coat well. Refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to fry.
- Set a wide cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add clarified butter to a depth of 1/2 inch. When butter is hot, lay in the chops without crowding, and let them fry very gently, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until beautifully golden brown. (Turn down heat if they seem to be browning too fast.) If your pan is small, cook in 2 batches and keep finished chops warm in a 250-degree oven.
- Blot cooked chops on paper towels. Transfer to a warm platter or individual plates. Serve with lemon wedges.
BREADED BAKED PORK CHOPS
This is a great, basic recipe for breaded baked pork chops. Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and breading. We just did a batch using honey-wheat bread crumbs which gave a slightly sweet taste that balanced our chosen Cajun seasoning.
Provided by Weez
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Season pork chops with garlic powder and seasoning salt. Dredge chops in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back in the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat both sides. Place the breaded chops, unstacked, onto a plate.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook pork chops in hot oil until breading appears well browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a 9x13-inch baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are cooked through, 60 to 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 127.2 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 496.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
RITZ BREADED PORK CHOPS
Your hands will get messy with this recipe, so have a paper towel handy! However, once you bite into these juicy pork chops, you won't care how messy the kitchen is!
Provided by Lisa Sorrell
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dust one chop with flour.
- Then cover chop with egg.
- Give the chop a good coating of cracker crumbs.
- Repeat the process for the rest of the chops.
- Fry chops in melted margarine on medium heat till cooked thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.4, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 199.3, Sodium 250.4, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 45
BAKED RITZED PORK CHOPS
Make and share this Baked Ritzed Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bay Laurel
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 pork chops, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place butter in baking dish.
- Combine cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt.
- stir egg to a smooth liquid.
- Coat chops in crumbs.
- dip in egg and again in crumbs.
- Bake 30 minutes at 400° turning over chops half way through.
BREADED PORK CHOPS
These traditional pork chops have a wonderful home-cooked flavor like the ones Mom used to make. The breading makes them crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. Why not treat your family to some breaded pork chops tonight? -Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating. , In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
Tips:
- Use thick-cut pork chops for a more tender and juicy result.
- If you don't have Ritz crackers, you can use other types of crackers, such as saltine crackers or crushed cornflakes.
- Be sure to press the cracker crumbs firmly onto the pork chops so that they adhere well.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the pork chops. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat so that they cook evenly and don't burn.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork chops. They are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving so that the juices can redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Easy Ritz Breaded Pork Chops are a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. They are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Served with your favorite sides, these pork chops are sure to be a hit. Bon appétit!
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