Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops - Giada De Laurentiis

Have to share this winner of a recipe.  We don't often eat pork, but this recipe made the event a worthy treat.  The only thing I changed was instead of Italian-style bread crumbs, I substituted panko.  No reason, it's just what I happened to have in the cupboard.

Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Prep Time:

15 min

Inactive Prep Time:

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Cook Time:

12 min

Level:

Easy

Serves:

4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
• 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan
• 4 (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) center-cut pork loin chops (each about 10 to 12 ounces)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

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.