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