Pork Chops Basque Style Recipes

BASIL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients; gradually stir in 1 tablespoon oil (mixture will be crumbly). Rub over both sides of pork chops., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook chops until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PORK CHOPS BASQUE STYLE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off excess.
• Heat corn oil in a heavy skillet and add chops. Cook 5 minutes or until well browned on one side. Turn chops and cook until well browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Transfer chops to a platter.
• Drain fat from skillet and add olive oil. Add garlic, onion and green and red peppers, and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add wine. Cook about 1 minute and add tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and top with pork chops. Cover closely and simmer 25 minutes or until tender.
• Transfer chops to a warm platter and bring the sauce to a boil. Cook about 3 minutes or until reduced to about 2 1/4 cups. Remove bay leaf. Pour sauce over chops and serve.

PANKO PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place beaten eggs on a large plate.
• Mix flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper on another plate. Spread out panko bread crumbs on a third plate.
• Dip pork chops in egg, then in flour, again in egg, and finally in panko. Press lightly on pork chops so that the panko adheres. Set aside and let rest while oil is heated.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook uncovered until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip pork chops over and cook until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).