Best 7 Nut Crusted Pork Chops Recipes

CRISPY BREADED BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven 375° and have ready a rimmed sheet pan lined with nonstick aluminum foil. Also, have ready a breading station consisting of three shallow trays or pie plates.
• Pat the pork chop dry with a paper towel and sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over both sides. Rub to adhere. Set aside while you prepare the breading trays.
• Add 1 cup of flour to the first tray. Add eggs, milk, and hot sauce to the second tray and whisk to combine. In the last tray, stir together panko bread crumbs, Kosher salt, and pepper.
• Dredge the seasoned pork chop in the flour tray, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the egg mixture (allowing excess to drip off), and back into the flour mixture. Then, back into the egg mixture once more, and lastly coat thoroughly in the Panko breadcrumbs.
• Transfer pork chops to the baking sheet and drizzle evenly with half of the olive oil. Turn the pork chops over, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.Bake for 13 minutes. Flip the pork chops over, and bake for 13 minutes more. Allow to cool slightly, serve, and enjoy.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs in a pie plate to blend. Place the bread crumbs in another pie plate. Place the cheese in a third pie plate. Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Coat the chops completely with the cheese, patting to adhere. Dip the chops into the eggs, then coat completely with the bread crumbs, patting to adhere.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown and the center reaches 150 degrees, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to plates and serve with lemon wedges.

PECAN CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a food proccesor chop nuts, bread crumbs, and butter.
• Warm olive oil in large skillet over medium heat so as not to scorch the pecans.
• Brush pork chops with honey mustard dressing to form glue for crust, then cover with nut mixture and press into chop firmly.
• Brown in warmed skillet for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to baking dish and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
• Once removing from oven drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy!
• If using smaller chops, adjust time accordingly so as not to overcook. For 4 people just double measurements.

PISTACHIO CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Combine nuts, lemon peel, garlic, bread crumbs and salt in shallow bowl.
• Season chops with salt and pepper. Dip each chop in egg then nut mixture and transfer to baking pan.
• In large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chops and cook about two minutes per side until golden.
• Return to baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes.

PECAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2. Nut Crust: Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl; set aside.
• 3. Pork Chops: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, season the pork chops on both sides with salt. Arrange them in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet. Top each pork chop with reserved crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until nut crust browns and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
• 4. Meanwhile, cook the Granny Smith apple slices with the honey in the pan where the pork chops were cooked over medium heat. Stir occasionally, until tender, 5-8 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, set aside.
• 5. Arrange the pork chops on a platter on top of the apples. Serve immediately.

CUMIN-BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with salt, then brush each side with mustard. Rub the cumin and pepper into the mustard.
• Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the pork chops and brown for 2 minutes on each side. Put the skillet in the oven and bake until the chops are just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

NUT-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F
• Combine nuts and cheese in shallow bowl. Spread mustard onto both sides of chops; dip chops in nut mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each chop.
• Place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 25 min. or until done (145°F). Let stand 3 min. before serving.