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.
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Kamran Mazhar kami
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the pork chops always turn out perfectly. The breading is crispy and flavorful, and the pork is juicy and tender. I highly recommend this recipe!
Hope Gallegos
[email protected]These pork chops were delicious! I made them for my family, and they all loved them. The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the pork was juicy and tender. I will definitely be making these again.
MD Ibrahim Islam Junayed
[email protected]I've never made pork chops before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pork chops were cooked perfectly, and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Shanic Gabby2
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the pork was juicy and tender.
AGGROSoul
[email protected]I made these pork chops for dinner last night, and they were a hit with my family! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the pork was juicy and tender. I will definitely be making these again.
quinn Hashnaz
[email protected]These pork chops were delicious! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the pork was juicy and tender. I served them with mashed potatoes and gravy, and it was a perfect meal.
Hack Seller
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pork chops are always cooked perfectly, and the breading is crispy and flavorful. I've tried other recipes for pan-fried pork chops, but this one is definitely my favorite.
Shahbaz Rajput
[email protected]These pork chops were so easy to make, and they turned out so well! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the pork was juicy and tender. I will definitely be making these again.
Rukhsarahmed Dahlevi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The pork chops are always cooked perfectly, and the breading is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
SK Penic Babu
[email protected]These pork chops were amazing! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the pork was juicy and tender. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.