Monday, March 11, 2013

The Secret Recipe Club: Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops

It's time for March's Secret Recipe Club! I was excited for my assignment this month - Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks! Heather Lynne is a teacher by day, but an award-winning chef by night. She's originally from PA, but from the Western part of state - much different than the Eastern side where I live.
 
I had a hard time narrowing now my choice for this month but settled on a recipe for pretzel crusted pork chops. I had just bought a big pack of them from BJ's and was having my mom over for dinner, so it was perfect timing. I skipped the cheddar cheese that Heather Lynne used but I don't think they needed it. I made these the weekend I received my assignment and I've already made them again. They were perfect and we loved the pretzel crust and how moist the pork chops are. I've been known to overcook pork chops so they're dry...whoops.




4 thin cut pork chops
4 Tbsp butter, melted
1 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
5 oz pretzels, finely crushed
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a small dish, mix the melted butter and mustard. In another dish, place the crusted pretzels and mix in the pepper. Dip each pork chop in the mustard-butter mixture and then dredge in the pretzels.

Line each crusted chop on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping half way through baking.

Remove from oven and let rest before slicing.

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21 comments:

ZONE F DG TEAM said...

Coming over from the SRC, one of the main reasons I dislike porkchops.... over cooking them. Love that these are nice and moist. Great choice!!!!

Mostly Food and Crafts said...

I love this idea but my daughter won't eat anything with pretzels. I wonder if she would be able to tell.

Unknown said...

These sounds excellent. Definitely will need to try this one out.

Unknown said...

I have never thought to crust anything with preztels great src post. looks great.

Chaya said...

That is genius, using pretzels for the crumbs. I bet, it was delicious.

Suzanne said...

Dang, why didn't I think of this!?!? Will be putting these on the table soon!

Miz Helen said...

We will just love these Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops, am looking forward to making this awesome recipe. Thanks for giving us a great recipe.
Miz Helen

SeattleDee said...

Pretzels and mustard sound like a great pairing with pork chops.

Jeanie said...

Pinned.

Rebekah said...

I never would have thought of coating pork chops with pretzels...I bet it makes the perfect salty crunch. Nice job!

Hezzi-D said...

I'm so glad you liked these! They are so simple and delicious!

Julie said...

I rarely make pork chops but this recipe makes me want to give them a try soon!

Lisa~~ said...

Love the idea of using pretzels as a crust, looks delicious.

If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my group 'A' SRC entry Loaded Potato Soup.

Lisa~~

shelley c. said...

Yum, yum and YUM! I love this idea - pretzels to coat pork chops? How much better could it get?? Totally pinning this recipe!!

Morsels of Life | CJ Huang said...

Pretzels are such a fun way to add a bit of salty crunch, and these look great! :)

Katrina said...

Mmm, that sounds so good. I'm going shopping tomorrow and now I want to buy pork chops.

Lynne Daley said...

I'm not a pretzel lover,but I could be persuaded with your delicious pork chops! Wonderful pick for SRC!

Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) said...

Great idea for a crust. Nice to meet you through SRC.

Beth @ Good to be the Cook said...

FUN! Stopping by from SRC Group A... love the brown mustard w/ the pretzel crust. Cute!

Sidsel Munkholm - Author said...

I would never have thought of that pairing, gotta try it this week.

Angela said...

Finally catching up on Monday after a busy week... Thanks for stopping by my blog! :) These pork chops look wonderful! Great to know they were moist - got to try them with some gluten free pretzels soon. I love how easy and delicious they look. Thanks for sharing - great SRC choice!