pork essentials: breaded italian boneless chops

How To Make pork essentials: breaded italian boneless chops

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Add the Italian bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano, ground dill, pepper, and lemon zest to a small breading dish or plate, and thoroughly combine.
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  Chef’s Note: The reason I am not including any salt in the dry ingredients is that I brine my chops. If you choose not to brine, you might want to add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the dry ingredients.
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  Chef’s Note: If you cannot find Italian bread crumbs, just get some regular bread crumbs (not panko), and toss in some dry Italian seasonings.
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  Add the lemon juice to another plate.
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  Rinse off the pork chops and pat dry with a paper towel.
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  Chef’s Tip: If you want some really juicy pork chops, then I recommend you brine them before cooking. If you have never brined pork, here is a very good recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/andys-cooking-class-the-best-pork-brine.html?r=1
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  Dip the chop into the lemon juice.
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  Thoroughly coat with the bread crumb mixture.
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  Chef’s Tip: Pack as much of that bread-crumb coating on as possible.
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  Carefully place them onto a rimmed baking sheet fitting with a wire rack.
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  Allow them to sit for thirty minutes, or you could make these ahead of time, and let them sit in the fridge for several hours.
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  While the chops are resting, place a rack in the upper-middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
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  Add the chops to the preheated oven, and bake until golden brown, and crispy, about 35 – 40 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: Let the chops rest for 5 minutes, before serving.
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  Chef’s Tip: Depending on your oven, the cooking time might take a bit less or more time. Keep an eye on them, and do not let the crust burn.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve while nice and warm with your favorite sides. I choose sautéed spinach & goat cheese, paired with a yummy mango/cherry chutney. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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