Bernie’s Pork Chop Sandwiches

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These crispy Pork Chop Sandwiches feature tender pork chops in a flavorful cornmeal batter, served on whole wheat buns with tangy toppings. Perfect for a casual lunch or hearty dinner.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (3 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and warmed
  • Optional: Pickle slices, prepared mustard and thinly sliced onion

Directions

  1. Place cornmeal in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix flour and spices; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pound chops with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; season with salt and pepper.
  2. In 2 batches, heat oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat chops with cornmeal. Dip in batter, allowing excess to drip off; place in skillet. Cook until golden brown, 2-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve on buns, topping with remaining ingredients as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 476 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 564mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.

My aunt worked in Butte, Montana, and whenever we visited we had pork chop sandwiches. This recipe is a take on that old favorite. —Jeanette Kotecki, Billings, Montana
Recipe Creator

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