Italian Pan-Fried Pork Chops

Mama’s authentic Italian Pan-Fried Pork Chops are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and full of flavor.

It’s easy to make and doesn’t take long to prepare! Serves 4

Download Mama Patierno’s Italian Pan-Fried Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 4 medium to large size pork chops

2. 2 eggs

3. 1 to 2 tbs of milk

4. 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

5. 1 tbs of Mama’s Organic Italian Seasoning (if you use plain breadcrumbs use 1 ½ to 1 ¾ tbs of Mama’s Organic Italian Seasoning

6. ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese

7. 1 ½ tsp of garlic salt (or regular salt)

8. 1 ½ tsp white pepper (or black if white not available)

9. 1 tsp garlic powder

10. 2 tbs parsley

11. 3 to 4 tsp of extra virgin olive oil

How to Make:

1. 1. Whisk the eggs and milk in a bowl
  2. Mix all other ingredients together except the olive oil in a separate bowl
  3. Dip each pork chop first into the egg/milk mixture and then into the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture and cover generously (top, bottom, sides)
  4. Heat a skillet on medium with olive oil for 1 ½ to 2 minutes
  5. Place the pork chops on the skillet for 5 minutes on each side. Mama likes to take a peek before flipping to make sure its golden brown.
  6. Check temperature is at least 140° F
  7. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving or slicing

Other Option

For extra tender pork chops sous vide the pork chops for 1 ½ hours at 130 degrees before dipping in the egg and adding the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture.