Breaded Pork Chops Recipe

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat and pork shoulder is often more affordable.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

Slice boneless pork chops into 1/2 inch thick pieces.

Make cuts on the thin layer of fat around the edge of the pork chop to prevent shrinking.

Use the back of a knife to hit the meat to tenderize it, flipping and repeating on the other side.

Prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, paprika, salt, sugar, garlic powder, ginger powder, and buttermilk.

Let the marinade rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

After marinating, add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the pork and mix well.

Prepare the coating by whisking together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, white pepper, and baking powder.

Slowly drizzle in 2-3 tablespoons of water while stirring to create small lumps in the flour mixture.

Coat each piece of pork with the flour mixture, pressing firmly and shaking off excess flour.

Let the coated pork rest for 15 minutes on a rack.

Heat oil to 360°F for frying.

Fry 2 pieces of pork at a time for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Remove the pork from oil once golden and crispy.

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