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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Parmesan crusted pork chops packed with nothing but flavor. This crispy crust of parmesan cheese mixed with garlic and herbs then seared onto juicy pork chops. An easy to make recipe that is healthy for the family and perfect for anyone on the keto diet.
3.92 from 23 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 pork chops
Calories 305.4 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound boneless pork chops

Breading

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Egg Wash

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoon whole buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl mix all the ingredients for the breading. Then in a small bowl combine the eggs and buttermilk for the egg wash
  • Pat the pork chops dry
  • In a frying pan heat oil up to medium heat.
  • Dip pork chops in egg wash then coat with parmesan crust breading. Place in hot oil.
  • At this point make sure the oil isn't too hot. There should be a light sizzle. If more you'll need to lower heat because the cheese will end up burning before the pork chop can cook. See notes below.
  • Look for browning around the edges of the pork chop before flipping
  • To check for doneness check with meat themometer for 145°F. Or cut it to check for doneness. See notes below
  • Remove and serve. I placed them on a rack instead of a paper towel to avoid ripping the crust off.

Notes

Helpful Recipe Tips

  • Dry, tough pork chops, avoid this by using a meat thermometer. USDA says 145ºF for proper doneness. You can pull one off and cut into check the inside.
  • Breading burning and pork chop still raw, your heat is far too high. Your oil should be at a sizzle, which is just hot enough to be frying.
  • Best oil for frying, pork lard or beef tallow. I actually used a mix of beef tallow and duck fat for this recipe.
  • Can I sub buttermilk, sure either use hot sauce or you can just use the eggs and omit it all together.

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop)
Calories 305.4 Calories from Fat 170
% Daily Value*
Fat 18.9g29%
Saturated Fat 7.2g45%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 157.4mg52%
Sodium 255.2mg11%
Carbohydrates 1.9g1%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 30g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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