Samantha Nicole Sometimes the best meals are the ones that take you back to basics. Breadcrumb Baked Pork Chops seem simple on the surface, yet every individual element perfectly combines to make a magnificent main! The breadcrumbs are crunchy and golden, the Italian seasoning adds aromatic zest, the parmesan is sharp and nutty… and then there is the pork. Oh, that pork; juicy, savory, with a touch of natural sweetness from the meat. It’s pure perfection… pure pork perfection that can only come from Breadcrumb Baked Pork Chops!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons parmesan, grated
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 (3/4-inch-thick) pork chops, bone-in
- 1 tablespoon water
- lemon wedges, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 2 –Combine the panko, the oil, the parmesan, the Italian seasoning, the salt, and the pepper in a large, resealable bag.
Step 3 –Place the pork chops in a large bowl and toss them with 1 tablespoon of the water.
Step 4 –Place the pork chops in the bag and shake well to coat them, pressing the breadcrumb mixture firmly into the meat.
Step 5 –Place the pork chops on a wire rack set on a baking sheet.
Step 6 –Top the pork chops with any remaining breadcrumbs in the bag.
Step 7 –Bake until the breadcrumbs are dark golden-brown, with the internal temperature of the pork registering at 145 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve immediately with the lemon wedges.
