🍽️ Crispy Milk-Brined Pork Chops: A Flavorful Delight! 🌟

Brady Bunch Pork Chops Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 2 hours and 12 minutes
🥘 Servings: 8

Description:

Prepare yourself for a culinary delight with these Brady Bunch Pork Chops! This recipe is a true treasure, yielding chops that are crispy-crunchy on the outside yet incredibly tender and moist on the inside. The secret lies in the salty milk marinade/brine, which ensures a flavorful and juicy result. Thanks to Gourmet Magazine for bringing us this gem!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons salt (divided)
• 2 boneless pork chops
• 3 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Pork Chops:

   • In a large shallow dish, like a 9×13 pan, stir together the milk and 1 tablespoon of salt.
   • Add the pork chops to the milk mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
   • Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least one hour, but no more than four hours.
   • Turn the chops once halfway through the marinating time.

2. Prepare the Bread Crumb Mixture:

   • Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and have an ovenproof platter ready.
   • In a shallow dish, like a pie plate, combine freshly made bread crumbs (from about 8 slices of bread), garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, and the remaining salt.

3. Coat the Pork Chops:

   • Remove the marinated pork chops from the milk mixture, allowing any excess milk to drip off.
   • Dredge the chops in the bread crumb mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Lightly pat the crumbs onto the chops to help them adhere.

4. Cook the Pork Chops:

   • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large 12-inch skillet over high heat.
   • Once the skillet is hot, sauté the pork chops for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Be sure not to overcook them; they should be golden brown and just cooked through.
   • Avoid overcrowding the skillet and only turn the chops once during cooking.

5. Keep Warm and Serve:

   • Transfer the cooked pork chops to the preheated ovenproof platter and keep them warm in the oven while you cook the remaining chops in batches.
   • If needed, add more oil and butter to the skillet for each batch.
   • Serve the Brady Bunch Pork Chops with your favorite sides, such as applesauce, for a delightful meal!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 444.4
• Fat: 17.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 86.7mg
• Sodium: 1324.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 37.3g
  • Fiber: 2.2g
  • Sugar: 6.1g
• Protein: 32.9g

Indulge in the deliciousness of these Brady Bunch Pork Chops, and let your taste buds revel in the perfect blend of flavors and textures!