This pork Milanese recipe shows you how to bread and fry pork chops for a crunchy, delicious, and easy dinner at home in less than an hour.
Ingredients
- 4 (6- to 7-ounce) bone-in rib-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick), frenched, fat and membrane removed, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/8 ounces)
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup canola oil
- 4 cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)
- 1 3/4 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Instructions
- 1Make the Milanese Preheat oven to 200°F. Set a wire rack on a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Season pork chops evenly with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- 2Place flour in a large, shallow bowl. Place eggs in a second large, shallow bowl. Stir together breadcrumbs, cheese, Italian seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a third large, shallow bowl.
- 3Working in batches, dredge chops in flour, shaking to remove excess; dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, patting to adhere. Transfer coated chops to a parchment paper–lined work surface or baking sheet.
- 4Pour canola oil into a large skillet to a depth of about 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches, cook chops until golden brown and a thermometer inserted near, but not touching, the bone registers 140°F, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place chops on prepared wire rack on baking sheet, and sprinkle with salt to taste; transfer to preheated oven to keep warm while frying remaining chops.
- 5Make the salad Combine arugula and Parmesan in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; toss to combine. Serve salad with pork chops.