How do you fry pork chops and keep them tender?

Having a properly heated pan helps sear the meat, locking in flavor and juices. Letting the fried pork chops rest after cooking helps redistribute the juices, giving you tender, juicy, moist pork chops.

How do you know when pork chops are done in the frying pan?

You will know your pork chops are done when they are golden brown. You can use a meat thermometer and check for a minimum temperature of 135 F.

Is it better to pan-fry pork chop recipes in butter or oil?

For this pan-fried pork chops recipe, we’re using coconut oil ! Coconut oil is much healthier than canola oil or vegetable oil . There are so many health benefits, so you can feel guilt-free while eating this meal! Olive oil is not great for high heat, so I would avoid that as well.

Easy Pan Fried Pork Chops | Hemp and Herb Crusted (+Video)

Hemp and Herb Crusted Pork Chops

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These amazing Southern fried pork chops have a delicious coating of hemp hearts, herbs, and almond flour. They’re a protein-packed version of a comfort food classic.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Meal
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 boneless pork chops, pounded to approximately ½” thick (approx 1 lb) (454g)
¼ cup milk (or non-dairy substitute) (62g)
½ cup hemp hearts (90g)
¾ cup almond meal OR almond flour, divided (84g)
1 tsp garlic powder (2g)
½ tsp sea salt (2g)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (2g)
¼ tsp ground pepper (1g)
½ tsp paprika (1g)
¼ cup coconut oil, for frying (56g)

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Instructions

Pat dry the pork chops with a towel and set aside.
Measure 2 Tbsp of almond flour onto a plate.
Measure ¼ cup of milk into a shallow dish.
Combine ½ cup hemp hearts, ½ cup almond flour, and seasonings in a separate shallow dish.
Melt coconut oil over a cast iron skillet on medium-low. The oil is ready for frying when you drop a drop of water and it sizzles. You want a medium, steady sizzle. A weak sizzle means the oil isn’t hot enough, and a fast, hard sizzle means the oil is too hot.
Working with one pork chop at a time, lightly coat both sides of the pork chop in the almond flour and brush off the excess.
Quickly dunk both sides of the pork chop into the milk.
Place the pork chop in the seasoned hemp heart dish and thoroughly coat both sides of the pork chop.
Add the pork chop to the frying pan and cook on medium heat until the sides turn a dark golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for the same dark golden color.
Remove pork chop to a cooling rack for a few minutes before serving (this helps to make the crust crispier).
Repeat with the remaining pork chops, taking care not to overcrowd the frying pan.

Notes

You might not think that one pork chop is very filling, but I found that each 1/4 lb pork chop – when coated with protein-rich hemp hearts and almond flour AND healthy fats – was very satisfying.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/hemp-herb-crusted-pork-chops/