Here’s an important life lesson: Listen to your butcher. When he or she tells you that the pork chops are especially delectable, just buy them. They know what’s fresh and they won’t steer you wrong. Implied in this lesson is that you really should support your local butcher, not your cheaper mega market. I know, I know…I don’t mean to be preachy. In a pinch, I go to the mega market. I won’t lie. It’s often cheaper and convenient for multiple grocery items. But, in the past few years, I’ve made the effort to plan ahead so I can support my local butcher and community market. My tastebuds thank me. And my butcher was right about the pork chops; they were tasty.

Parmesan Panko-Crusted Pork Chops

Prep time 5-7 minutes, Cook time 12-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound center cut, boneless, pork chops
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Prep your pork. I recommend making a “station” for your flour, egg, and Panko mix (add Parmesan, salt, and pepper you your bread crumbs and mix together)

Once your pork chops are nice and breaded, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan. Cook pork until golden brown with an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, approximately 5-7 minutes per side (depends on the thickness of your chops).

Remove from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes prior to serving.