Breaded Pork Chops - a family favorite
Pork Chops are a family favorite in my house. I actually like using Pork Steak instead of Pork Chops. Pork Steaks are always sliced perfectly and the flavor is amazing. They are easy to cook and almost never dry out or become tough. They are a great size as you can tell by the picture above.
So what do I do to make this yummy dinner? First I season my pork with salt and pepper. Then I make a egg wash using one egg and a splash of milk. In another shallow dish I pour out some seasoned bread crumbs. I like the Progresso garlic and herb flavor. I also find that using pie tins for my bread crumbs and egg wash are the perfect size for dredging the pork.
Dredge your pork in the egg and then the bread crumbs. Coat both sides well. Then set aside for about 10 minutes. When your nearly done dredging the pork steak, pour some olive oil in a heavy duty frying pan and let the oil start to heat. Once the oil is hot, place two to three pork steaks in the pan. Be sure not to crowd the pan as you want the meat to fry and not steam. Cook on each side about 5-7 minutes. Your pork steak will be nice and brown and crisp. On a separate baking sheet, place a wire rack on the baking sheet and transfer the pork steak from the frying pan to the baking sheet. Continue until all of your pork steak is cooked. Place baking sheet in a warm (325 degree) oven to keep warm.
Hopefully you have washed, peeled and cut up your potatoes while the pork steaks were cooking. With your potatoes boiled it’s time to mash them up. Drain your potatoes and add a couple tablespoons of butter and a dash or two of salt. Heat up about a half a cup of milk in the microwave until its just warm. Pour milk into the potatoes and with either a hand mixer or a potato masher mash your potatoes. Once nice and fluffy add a splash of sour cream or a small amount of ranch dressing for extra flavor.
My family loves creamed corn with their mashed potatoes and pork chops. My friend Murray insists on apple sauce too. Just like on the Brady Bunch.
With your pork steaks nice and warm in the oven, your potatoes and veggies finished and hot, you are ready to call your family to the table for this amazing dinner. Typically I can get this dinner done in just under an hour. It’s yummy, home style food fast.
Pork Steak usually runs about $2.49 a pound (on average) which is about a dollar less a pound than pork chops. They taste better and again for around $20.00 you have a great meal for a family of 4-6.
Enjoy!
