Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 unit

pork chops

1 inch thick

0.5 cup

panko bread crumbs

2 slice

ham

thin sliced

4 slice

dill pickles

thin sliced

2 slice

mozzarella

thin sliced

2 unit

eggs

0.5 cup

flour

1 tbsp

yellow mustard

Step 1
~3 min

Cut a pocket in a thick pork chop for stuffing.

Key Technique: Stuffing
Step 2
~3 min

Pound the pork chop thin to create a larger pocket.

Step 3
~3 min

Stuff the pocket with thin sliced ham, thin sliced mozzarella, and thin sliced dill pickles.

Step 4
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5
~3 min

Crack eggs into a bowl, add yellow mustard, and whisk together.

Step 6
~3 min

Place flour in one bowl and panko bread crumbs in another.

Step 7
~3 min

Coat the stuffed pork chop first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in panko bread crumbs.

Step 8
~3 min

Preheat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add a little cooking spray.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook the breaded pork chop in the skillet until golden brown on the outside.

Step 10
~3 min

Transfer the pork chop to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Step 11
~3 min

Make a mojito.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops are cooked to a safe internal temperature.

Brining the pork chops beforehand will help keep them moist.

Serve with plantain chips.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pork chops can be stuffed ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and beans.

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with plantain chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice and beans
Cuban bread
Plantain chips

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Cuba

Cultural Significance

A deconstructed twist on a Cuban classic.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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