Panko & parmesan-crusted pork chops with papaya salsa

By SA PORK

A quick, easy and tasty twist to an old favourite! Prepare these crunchy parmesan-crusted pork chops with delicious sweet papaya salsa, and surprise your guests with something different the next time you want to entertain in style!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 pork loin chops
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• ½ cup of fine parmesan
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons flour for crumbing-process
• 2 eggs beaten with 2 tablespoons milk for crumbing the chops
• oil for frying

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Line a baking tray with baking paper to prevent the crumbs from sticking to the pan Mix the panko crumbs in a bowl with the fine parmesan.
3. Set in a row alongside a bowl with the flour and another with the egg mixture Dust the pork chop with flour (shake off the excess).
4. Dip into the egg mixture and then into the crumb mixture (ensure a proper coating of crumbs) Repeat for each pork chop.
5. Heat the oil in a large pan, and brown the pork chops on medium heat until golden brown on each side Transfer the chops to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.