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Pork Rind and Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop

Published
Course Mains
Cooking time 15-30 Minutes
Main Ingredient Pork
Skill Level Beginner
Servings 1 people
Calories 1173kcal
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pork rind crumbles (about 1 cup whole pork rinds)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • 6 ounces pork chop
  • 1 cup avocado oil

Optional spices

  • Parsley to taste
  • Basil to taste
  • Oregano to taste

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories1173kcalNet carbs13gFat97gProtein62g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
  • Use three bowls. Fill the first with ¼ cup almond flourthe second with 2 eggsand the third with ¼ cup pork rind crumbles, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and optional herbs such as Parsley to taste, Basil to taste, or Oregano to taste
    ¼ cup pork rind crumbles, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 eggs, ¼ cup almond flour, Parsley to taste, Basil to taste, Oregano to taste
  • First, dredge 6 ounces pork chop in almond flour. Then, dip in egg. Finally, press into pork rind mixture until fully coated.
    ¼ cup pork rind crumbles, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup almond flour, 6 ounces pork chop, 2 eggs
  • Fill deep pan with 1 cup avocado oil. Heat to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
    1 cup avocado oil
  • Carefully lower pork chop into hot oil, dropping away from you. Let cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to set crust. Flip and cook second side for 2 to 3 minutes.
    6 ounces pork chop, 1 cup avocado oil
  • Transfer pork chop to roasting rack. Bake until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F / 63 degrees C, about 10 to 15 minutes.
    6 ounces pork chop
  • Insert meat thermometer into thickest part. Remove from oven when pork reaches 145 degrees F. Rest before serving.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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