Father's Day Pork Chops

Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Father's Day Pork Chops
45 min.
4
672kcal

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Get ready to impress Dad this Father's Day with a delicious and dairy-free recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds—Father's Day Pork Chops! These succulent bone-in pork chops are pounded to a perfect ½ inch thickness, ensuring they cook evenly and absorb the vibrant flavors from the marinade. Marinated in red wine vinegar, the chops gain a tang that beautifully contrasts with the crispy golden breadcrumb coating.

What sets this dish apart is not only its mouthwatering taste but also its simplicity. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a fantastic main course that’s perfect for a celebratory lunch or dinner. The aromatic blend of fresh thyme and oregano, combined with a zesty kick from lemon zest, elevates these chops to gourmet status, making them a memorable meal for the whole family.

With a caloric breakdown that reflects a hearty yet balanced meal, these pork chops deliver a satisfying punch of protein and healthy fats, perfect for a fulfilling dining experience. Kids and adults alike will enjoy getting involved in the preparation, making it a fun activity to do together in the kitchen. So gather your family, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create a delightful dish that Dad will cherish this Father’s Day!

Ingredients

  •  pork chops bone-in ( 2 pounds total)
  • large eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • servings lemon zest 
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • tablespoon oregano fresh chopped
  • 1.5 cups panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • cup red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Arrange pork in a single layer in a large bakingdish and cover with vinegar.
  2. Let sit1 hour at room temperature.
  3. Set up your dredging stations: one smallbaking dish with flour; one with eggs; andone with panko, zest, thyme, and oregano
  4. Heat a large cast-iron or heavy nonstickskillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season each chop generously withsalt and pepper. Have the kids use a fork todredge each chop first in the flour, then inthe egg, then in the panko mixture; makesure they coat the sides as well as the topsand bottoms, as every inch of crust is crucial.Then have the kids hand them over toMom (or whoever is cooking) so she can putthem into the hot oil. Working in 2 batches,cook pork chops—wiping out skillet with apaper towel after the first batch and addingthe remaining 3 tablespoons oil—until crispy andcooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories672kcal
Protein26.42%
Fat55.3%
Carbs18.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.25
Glycemic Load
8.74
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.570000005805%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:672.07kcal
33.6%
Fat:40.12g
61.72%
Saturated Fat:9.08g
56.73%
Carbohydrates:29.85g
9.95%
Net Carbohydrates:27.59g
10.03%
Sugar:1.59g
1.77%
Cholesterol:209.96mg
69.99%
Sodium:299.44mg
13.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.12g
86.24%
Selenium:76µg
108.56%
Vitamin B1:1.18mg
78.37%
Vitamin B3:13.74mg
68.72%
Vitamin B6:1.28mg
63.89%
Phosphorus:466.42mg
46.64%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.33%
Zinc:3.84mg
25.62%
Vitamin E:3.75mg
24.98%
Iron:4.48mg
24.89%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.24%
Vitamin K:22.18µg
21.13%
Potassium:728.27mg
20.81%
Vitamin B12:1.2µg
19.99%
Vitamin B5:1.79mg
17.9%
Folate:68.21µg
17.05%
Magnesium:67.25mg
16.81%
Calcium:121.28mg
12.13%
Copper:0.23mg
11.49%
Fiber:2.26g
9.03%
Vitamin D:1.35µg
8.98%
Vitamin A:250.22IU
5%
Vitamin C:3.39mg
4.11%
Source:Epicurious