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Parmesan-crusted Pork Chops

Ready in 22 mins

Recipe by Graham 

Parmesan-crusted Pork Chops make an interesting variation from your standard pork chop. Crusted parmesan and breadcrumbs make for a delightful meal served with cut runner beans and tomato. Try and get your chops cut between ¾" and 1" (2cm - 2.5cm) thick.

Preparation Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

12 Minutes

Ingredients for Parmesan-crusted Pork Chops

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To serve 4:

2 large eggs
3 oz dried breadcrumbs (Italian-style breadcrumbs)
3 oz Parmesan cheese
4 center-cut pork loin chops
  salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

How to Cook Parmesan-crusted Pork Chops

  1. Whisk the eggs and place in a shallow dish. Place the bread crumbs in another shallow dish and grate the Parmesan cheese onto a third shallow dish.
  2. Season the pork chops generously with salt and freshly-ground black pepper. Coat them completely with the grated Parmesan, patting to help the cheese adhere. Then dip the chops into the eggs and, finally, coat them completely with the bread crumbs, again patting to adhere.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork chops and cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown (if you have a cooking thermometer, the centre should reach 150ºF - 66ºC). Serve hot with lemon wedges.
GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
If you need to cook the chops in batches, keep the cooked chops warm in a low oven, but do not cover, otherwise they will no longer be crispy.