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Mustard Crusted Pork Chops

Four pork chops with mustard crusted flavorings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops 1 inch thick, about 8 oz each, bone-in unless boneless is specified
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pat the chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and rosemary in a shallow dish.
  4. Spread mustard on both sides of each pork chop.
  5. Dip mustard-coated chops in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
  6. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  7. Brown the crusted pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  9. Bake for about 6-12 minutes, checking early, until the center reaches 145°F.
  10. Before removing the chops from heat, check the thickest part away from bone reaches 145°F with an instant-read thermometer; continue cooking gently if needed. Cooking times are estimates.
  11. Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Equipment: oven-safe skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
For chops thinner than 1 inch, begin checking several minutes earlier. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to 165°F.