Pan Fried Pork Chops

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: none

Dried thyme is more economical and has a longer shelf life.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner, while pork loin offers a budget-friendly option.

Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.

Season each side of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Prepare a breading by mixing self-rising flour with salt and pepper.

Press the flour mixture into the pork chops to adhere and create a crust.

Wash hands after handling the pork chops and flour.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add canola oil.

Wait until the oil is hot, indicated by wavy lines on the surface.

Add the pork chops to the hot oil and listen for sizzling.

Cook the pork chops for a few minutes on each side until cooked through, adjusting heat if they brown too quickly.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork chops are fully cooked.

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to rest for about 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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