If you are new here: Living off what we have on hand and food storage - 2024 edition. My last grocery shopping trip was a small one for random items and holiday baking ingredients back in November 2023. I didn't plan on this but I haven't been to the grocery store since then and it's now January 15, 2024 (and counting!).
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| Half of a cold, leftover pork chop from the refrigerator - the only photo I could get! |
Meal made from freezer and pantry items this time.
It was 3:30 pm and I had to get something planned for dinner. I knew it would be pork chops of some sort as I took them out to thaw earlier but other than that, it could go any way. In the end, these were incredible and will be made again very soon (probably within about 3-4 days). SO good. And so easy.
Crispy Oven Baked Pork Chops
Pork Chops
Mayonnaise
Parmesan Cheese
Crushed parmesan crisps (like a chip/cracker but are just cheese crisps sold in the snack aisles for low-carb/keto)
OR use panko or breadcrumbs or even crushed corn flakes or rice krispies
Spices like Garlic and Woodfired Garlic, onion powder, etc.
Salt and Pepper
Oil
Preheat your oven to 400 and place a cast iron pan or other dish in it while it preheats. Add enough oil to lightly cover the bottom of the pan. I used avocado oil.
While the oven pre-heats, sprinkle the pork chops with your favorite spices. I used Kinders Woodfired Garlic and a Garlic Jalapeno mix. Spread about a tablespoon of mayonnaise on each pork chop. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper as you like. Top each chop with crushed crumbs of choice.
When the oven is ready and the pan is hot, remove the pork chops to the hot pan. The pan should be 400 just like the oven and it should sizzle. Cook about 25 minutes or until done. Golden crispy and so, so good.
I served with a broccoli, cauliflower and carrot mixture from the freezer.
