A Butcher's Method for Making Crispy “Shake 'N Bake” Pork Chops

Meat

Ingredients

Homemade “Butcher Bake”

1 package (10.5 oz) panko breadcrumbs

1 Tbsp. kosher salt

1 Tbsp. black pepper

2 tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. paprika

Directions

Place half the panko in a food processor with all other ingredients and pulse until fine. Remove from food processor and mix in remaining panko. Store in an air tight bag for up to a month. This will lightly coat about a half dozen pork chops, maybe more.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Moisten the chops with beaten egg, beer, mustard—get creative! Coat the chops with Butcher Bake and place on a lightly greased baking sheet lined with foil. Place in the oven. Check after 18 minutes by sticking a digital probe thermometer in the center of a chop. You’re looking for an internal temp of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked longer if not. When you hit it, remove and rest meat for five minutes and serve.

Notes

Note: This pork chop coating would be just as delicious deep-fried. Maybe even more so.