Parmesan-crusted pork chops

Parmesan-crusted pork chops are made by coating pork chops in a mixture of parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs and then pan-frying them until crispy and golden. Served with potatoes and your favourite vegetables and you have a quick and easy mid-week meal that the family will love.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 large pork chops (excess fat and rind removed)
• 1/4 cup / 30 grams cornflour / cornstarch
• 1 small egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup / 25 grams grated parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste
• Sunflower oil (for shallow frying)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare three dishes, one containing cornflour, one with lightly beaten egg and a third with a mixture of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
2. 2Sprinkle the chops lightly with salt, then dip each one first in cornflour, then in lightly beaten egg, and finally in the breadcrumb/cheese mixture. Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto the chop then transfer the coated chop to a large plate.
3. 3Cover the chops with plastic wrap and place them into the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
4. 4Pour enough sunflower oil into a frying pan to cover the bottom of the pan. Heat the oil, then add the chops. The oil should be hot enough for the chops to sizzle when they are added.
5. 5Fry the chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the breadcrumbs are golden and the chops are cooked through. A digital probe thermometer should register 63°C/145°F when they are done.
6. 6Serve these pork chops with a potato dish, and a selection of vegetables.