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A Crispy Baked Pork Chop sliced up with potatoes on a plate.
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Crispy Baked Pork Chops

Tender pork loin chops with a crispy breading baked in the oven.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Brine Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 443kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

For the brine:

  • 3 Tablespoons salt
  • 4-5 cups cold water

For the pork chops:

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve 3 Tablespoons salt in 4-5 cups cold water. Place 4 center cut boneless pork chops in brine solution, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    A bowl of pork chops sitting in a brine.
  • Preheat oven to 425F degrees, line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire baking rack, set aside.
  • Tear 4 slices sandwich bread into large pieces and add to the bowl of a food processor, pulse 10-15 times, or until cut into fine crumbs.
    breadcrumbs in a food processor.
  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, breadcrumbs, 1 small shallot, minced, 3 garlic cloves, minced and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until the bread is lightly toasted, stirring regularly so it doesn't burn. Remove from the heat to cool.
    toasted breadcrumbs in a skillet.
  • Prepare the three plates for dredging. To the first bowl add ¼ cup of all-purpose flour.
  • To the second bowl, add the 2 eggs and ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, stirring to combine.
    eggs and flour in a bowl.
  • On the third plate, add the cooled breadcrumb mixture, 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley and 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme.
    breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and herbs added to a large plate.
  • Remove pork from the brine, pat chops dry with paper towels. Season with black pepper (about 1/8 teaspoon for each side).
    Seasoned pork chops on a sheet pan.
  • Coat chops in breading. First, dredge in flour, allowing any excess to shake off
    pork chop coated in flour mixture.
  • Next dip in the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
    pork chop coated in egg mixture.
  • Finally, coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere to all sides
    pork chop coated in toasted breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place coated chop on the prepared baking tray. Repeat the process with the remaining three chops.
    casted pork chops on baking sheet.
  • Bake on the middle rack for about 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145F degrees. Be sure not to overcook pork chops or the can dry out - always go by internal temperature for doneness.
    Baked Crispy Pork Chops on a sheet pan and rack.
  • Remove the pan from oven, serve warm.
    cooked pork chop on a plate with roasted potatoes.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 5505mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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