
For a hearty main course, plate succulent Herb-Crusted Pork Chops atop a generous portion of Autumn Vegetable Rice. Ground mustard, dried cranberries, roasted butternut squash, and pancetta lend character to the flavorful pairing of dishes.
Herb-Crusted Pork Chops
\Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 6 (6-ounce, approximately Âľ-inch-thick) center-cut pork chops, Frenched
- 2 cups fresh French bread crumbs
- ÂĽ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ÂĽ cup chopped mixed herbs, such as parsley, oregano, and rosemary
- Preheat oven to 425Âş. Lin a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, combine salt and mustard. Sprinkle evenly over pork chops. Place chops on prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, melted butter, and herbs. Divide mixture among tops of pork chops.
- Bake until thickest part of the chop registers 155Âş on a meat thermometer, about 20 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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