The EASIEST Pan Fried Pork Chops Recipe (Simple Meal) - Crispy Pork Cutlet & Pork Bites | Danlicious

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.

Debone and trim excess fat from pork chops, then pat dry.

Use a meat mallet or the back of a knife to tenderize the pork on both sides.

Poke holes into the pork using a fork on both sides.

Season pork with salt and pepper to taste.

In a bowl, crack one egg and beat until blended.

Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the egg and stir until the color turns brown.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1.5 teaspoons of dehydrated onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to the mixture and mix well.

Marinate the pork in the mixture, ensuring it's fully submerged, and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight.

Turn the stove to medium-high heat and pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the frying pan.

Coat the pork in all-purpose flour (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup depending on size).

Shake off excess flour before placing the pork in the hot oil, ensuring a nice sizzle when added.

Fry the pork, flipping after several minutes until golden brown.

Check doneness by touch or cut into the thickest part of the meat.

Drain the oil on paper towels and place in a warm oven while frying the next batch.

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