Pounded Panko Parmesan Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Pounded Panko Parmesan Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bonless pork chops; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup cold water with ice (about a cup all together); 2 bay leafs; 2 cloves garlic; 3 peppercorns; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1 cup panko bread crumbs (italian seasoning); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cup flour; 2 whole eggs

Servings: persons

4 bonless pork chops
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water with ice (about a cup all together)
2 bay leafs
2 cloves garlic
3 peppercorns
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 cup panko bread crumbs (italian seasoning)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup flour
2 whole eggs

1
Boil 1 cup water with kosher salt, bay leaf, garlic peppercorns and brown sugar til disolved. Pour into shallow pyrex baking dish add ice water to cool
2
Meanwhile cover pork chops with plastic wrap and pound until about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thin. Place in brine, cover and refridgerate 2 hours.
3
Remove from brine and lay out on paper towels and dry well.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place a rack on a baking sheet and place in oven.
5
Mix panko, parmesan and garlic powder in a shallow bowl or plate. Measure flour onto a separate plate. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs. Coat the dry pork chops in flour, then dip in egg then press into panko cheese garlic mix.
6
Heat oil in pan, fry until deep golden brown. (about 4 minutes per side) Remove from frying pan onto rack in the oven and finish cooking for about 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bonless pork chops, 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup cold water with ice (about a cup all together), 2 bay leafs, and more.

Yes, Pounded Panko Parmesan Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pounded Panko Parmesan Pork Chops

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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