Mustard Breaded Pork Chops

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. 2

   Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, chop thyme, then combine with garlic. In a medium bowl, mix mustard and olive oil. Add thyme and garlic to mustard mixture.

4. 4

   Rub mixture on salted chops, and refrigerate up to six hours.

5. 5

   Remove pork from refrigerator and let come to room temperature. Right before heating, pat panko bread crumbs on top of mustard mixture.

6. 6

   Preheat cast iron pan or baking stone over medium high heat.

7. 7

   Cook pork chops to an internal temperature between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) and 160 degrees F. (medium), about 4-5 minutes per side followed by a three-minute rest. Adjust according to your preference, keeping in mind chops will continue to cook while resting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.