Breaded Dijon Pork Chops

I’m always looking for recipes to use good Iowa pork, and this one is a winner.  Our chops were tangy and juicy, not dry!  I used good Dijon mustard, and was glad to use up some slightly stale saltines.  Don’t overcook your chops, the times are just right.                       

Breaded Dijon Pork Chops

     3/4      Cup  Crushed Saltines -- 20 crackers

     1/2      Teaspoon  Dried Thyme

     1/4      Teaspoon  Pepper

     1/4      Teaspoon  Dried Sage

  3             Tablespoons  Dijon Mustard

  4             Pork Chops -- about 6 ounces each

  1             Tablespoon  Olive Oil

  1             Tablespoon  Butter

In a small bowl, combine crumbs, thyme, pepper and sage.  Spread mustard on both sides of pork chops; coat with crumbs.

In a large skillet, cook chops in fat over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  Per Serving: 376 Calories; 31g Fat (75.5% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 93mg Cholesterol; 230mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

4 Servings

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