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Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana

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A twist on chicken parmigiana, this Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana is an easy dinner that can be done in less than 30 minutes.

Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana over spaghetti on a plate

What is the #1 thing you look at in a recipe when you are looking for what you are going to make for dinner? Is it the ingredients? The cooking method? Where the recipe comes from? All of these are important to me, but the first thing I usually look at is how long it takes to make. But really, the majority of recipes don’t say how long they take – you kind of just have to read through the directions and figure it out yourself. But for a weeknight, I always try to keep my meals quick. But on the weekends, I usually have more time, and want to spend that time on something special.

So when I was asked to review Emeril Lagasse’s newest cookbook – 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast, I was super excited. I love how this cookbook is organized. A section of recipes that can be done in 20 minutes, a section for 40 minute recipes, and a section for 60 minute recipes. There are also a few 60 minutes + recipes thrown in at the end. But do you know what I love the most about this cookbook? The majority of the recipes are in the 20 minute section. Which is perfect for me because we eat quick recipes about 5 times a week.

My favorite recipe that I made from the cookbook was this Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana. What a great change up from regular old chicken parmigiana! I had just bought a bunch of boneless pork chops on sale, so this one really called out to me. Quick, easy, and amazingly delicious!

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Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana over spaghetti on a plate

Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana

  • Author: Deborah Harroun
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Description

A twist on chicken parmigiana, this Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana is an easy dinner that can be done in less than 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless thin-cut pork chops (about 8 small chops)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup fine dry unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 4 teaspoons Emeril’s Original Essence or Creole Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup jarred marinara sauce, plus more (heated) for serving with pasta, if desired
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • cooked pasta, for serving (optional)

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler, and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Season the pork chops on both sides with the salt and pepper. Set three shallow pans side by side. Place the flour in one, the egg and milk in another, and the breadcrumbs and cheese in the third pan. Season the flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the Essence, the egg-milk mixture with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the Essence, and the breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon of the Essence. Stir the flour to incorporate the Essence; bet the eggs, milk, and Essence to blend; and toss the breadcrumbs with the cheese and Essence to combine.
  3. Dredge the pork chops in the flour and shake to remove any excess. Working with one at at time, dip the pork chops in the egg wash to coat, then transfer them to the breadcrumb mixture and coat evenly, shaking to remove any excess.
  4. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, place half of the breaded pork chops in the pan and cook until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the browned pork chops to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
  5. Spread 2 tablespoons of the marinara sauce over each of the pork chops, and top each with 1/4 cup of the grated mozzarella. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned in spots and the chops are just cooked through. Remove from the oven and, if desired, serve over cooked pasta with additional marinara sauce.

Recipe Notes:

from Emeril 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast

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  2. Rupper Family says

    Mmm…what inspires me to want a cookbook are the pictures. Also, if they came with a scratch and sniff for each recipe I'd dig that as well! -Wendy

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  4. Anonymous says

    I love pork, and the pork chop parmigian looks fabulous! I think I might even have everything in the house to make it tonight!
    (My non-cookbook-reviewing comment.)
    Sandra

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  5. Anonymous says

    The most important thing in a recipe for me is the ingredient list; it doesn't matter how wonderful it looks (or tastes) if I don't have the ingredients! Sandra

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  8. mrcarpetc1 says

    What gets me to buy a cookbook? Great photography, an author I respect (Emeril's the best!!) and sometimes a great recomendation!!

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  12. ♥ future mrs. brown ♥ says

    When I buy a cookbook, I'm like a lot of the other readers who commented, I like lots of pictures 🙂 It helps me to decide if I want to make a recipe if I can see what the end product will look like lol.
    As for your reviews of cookbooks, the only thing that I can think of for you to do differently is to maybe rate each recipe on some sort of scale so we would know how it compares to others that you make.

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  13. ♥ future mrs. brown ♥ says

    I would love to have Emeril's new cookbook, thanks for the opportunity to win it! If I don't I'll definitely put it on my Christmas wish list (you've already convinced me that I have to have it with the wonderful pictures you posted, they all look so yummy!)

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  15. Sweet and Savory says

    That is a good question about reviewing a cookbook and what to look for.

    Photos help me a lot. Directions that are written clearly and not in one long paragraph.

    Uncomplicated recipes. I have a busy life and I want recipes to fit into it and recipes that have five bowls on the counter, just don't work.

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  17. cnuland says

    Pictures really help me to figure out whether or not I might want to make a recipe – but I think the big decision-maker is the ingredients. I hate running to the store when it's already supper time and I'm hungry.

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  22. Suzy says

    I've been eying this book and considering buying it. I think its great that you tried so many yum recipes. I will be trying the pork for sure. Great review!

    As for what I would like to see in a book review..trying out recipes is definitely a plus, whether a cookbook has a lot of photos or at least illustrations is always important to me. As you said, time is nice to know. I also am interested in, overall, how common or not the the ingredients are.

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  23. dadcancook says

    When deciding to purchase a cookbook I am mostly interested in:
    1. can the recipes be recreated in a home kitchen?
    2. are the ingredients readily available?
    3. what is the time requirement to make the recipe?
    4. are the recipes writen in a clear, easy to follow manner?

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  24. Jayne says

    Hmm…what do I look for in a recipe? I try to avoid rare ingredients that I would have to buy special for the recipe.

    Reply

  28. suri says

    what makes me want to buy cookbooks and either the amazing photos which make the food look mouth watering or a preview recipe that sounds to good
    thanks

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  30. LaurenW says

    I read cookbooks like novels, but when I'm looking to buy one I look for an even ratio of "fancy" to "everyday" recipes so I know I won't only pull it out on holidays, and I'll really get my money's worth!Thanks for a great giveaway! LAphant81@aol.com

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  31. Rebecca says

    I look for recipes that don't have too many ingredients that I'd have to go to a specialty store for. I'm always looking for new amazing recipes that won't take me more than 1 hr to make 🙂

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  33. Anonymous says

    Emeril's book sounds great. Recipes for 20 – 40 – 60 minutes……..great for busy folks. And, who isn't busy these days?

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  36. saveur says

    The most persuasive way to convince me to buy a book is how the dishes taste. Most of the time, this is hard to do with a cursory review but it is nice to know how 5 dishes turned out (for real).

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  37. Ashlee & Christian says

    Oh man, I hope I win! This cookbook looks awesome and I am so ready to try some new recipes, especially these ones.

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  38. Ashlee & Christian says

    Oh man, I hope I win! This cookbook looks awesome and I am so ready to try some new recipes, especially these ones.

    Reply

  41. Allison says

    I like every recipe to have a picture and love great photography. I also look for recipes that don't involve ingredients that I can't find at a typical grocery store, farmer's market, or whole foods…

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  46. Heather says

    As far as cookbooks are concerned I am always looking for books that have quick and easy recipes with easy to find ingredients or preferably ingredients that are pantry staples.

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  48. Mythreesons says

    Thanks for the giveaway! Count me in. I'm like you… I look for time involved and ingredients… they need to be things I can esily find at my local grocery store, or I'm not going to bother with it. I think that's why I like your recipes so much!

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  49. Mike and Kimmy says

    I would love a cookbook that tells how much time it will take to cook each recipe. I also look for things that are quicker during the work. Plus the recipes look delicious!

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  52. Crystal says

    My sister used to watch his show, and my then 3 year old niece loved it. She always wanted to watch the "Bam Bam Man"!

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  54. The Double Dipped Life says

    The Linguine Alla Carbonara looks divine! I love cookbooks with lots of pictures, and easy to find ingredients.

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  55. Cheryl says

    What persuade me to buy a cookbook is mainly pictures. I am a very visual person, so I eat with my eyes first. The kind of thing I look for is a clear and Concise list of ingredients. I look for nutritional values and degree of difficulty. Good luck on the reviews.

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  57. Cheryl says

    Oh my, those Boneless Pork Chops Parmigiana look heavenly. I am such an Emeril fan, I would give my right pinky toe to have this cookbook.

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  58. Veronica says

    Emeril brings back good memories for me because my Dad and I used to watch him together during the period after I'd moved out but before I got too busy with my own life to spend idle time with my parents. I'd love to win the cookbook and share it with my Dad! The number one thing I look for in a cookbook is pictures. And lots of them–in color. No pictures, no likey.

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  59. Christina says

    I flip through a cook book to see first if the recipes appeal to me. Then I check to see how much time is involved and if they are handy ingredients. This book looks like a good one.

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  62. Anonymous says

    First of all, great review. The pictures look fantastic.
    I like cookbooks that do not have a lot of fancy, expensive ingredients that I have to scour my city for. I like when the recipes are easy to read, straight forward and in cups/Tbsps not grams!![the conversions drive me crazy!] I must be a visual person, because I do like to see a picture of the final product before I make a dish. I also look for recipes that I don't already have or a change to a traditional recipe. I love when there is a story about the dish – knowing how a recipe meant something to someone, always makes me want to try that recipe all the more! Lastly, timeliness – it can't take too long to cook. Wow, I really have some criteria there!
    Jody
    tojo1ATrogersDOTcom

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  63. bluang3lbby says

    that shrimp and corn chowder looks so good. i watched when emeril was on martha stewart show about the book. i may have to get a copy myself.

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  64. midwestmom3 says

    For the cookbook review, I like to know that there a lots of recipes with ingredients that are readily available at my grocery store. Also, that are easy to understand the steps.

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  67. Melissa : ) says

    i've heard really good things about this book, like he had actual people make the recipes to get the estimated take prep/cook time. i appreciate that. more than anything, when i read ar eview, i want to know if you followed the directions and whether the recipe turned out as was expected. and what would you do differently in the future. thanks for all the great recipes!

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  68. Rebecca says

    For cookbooks, along with the usual ease of preparation/common ingredients/reasonably healthy recipes, I like to have a good index in the back, set out by ingredient. I know, I'm picky but sometimes a good index will help me figure out what to do with all the, say, Swiss chard I got in my CSA box this week.

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  71. Angie says

    That book looks great!

    When I browse cookbooks, I always look at the desserts section and the pictures. I like to see a great variety in each book, and it would be great if you'd mention several recipes that sound great.

    angelilee91@gmail dot com

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  75. Kim says

    I was wondering about this book. Sounds like it is a great one! I love the pork parmigiana and the country fried steak looks pretty darn tasty too.

    I love cookbooks way too much. I can just about talk myself into buying any book. I can't resist a beautiful cookbook with lots of pictures. I also really like it when the chef/cook shares personal stories about the recipes.

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  77. ericka says

    You have actually inspired me to do my own "cookbook of the month". I love pictures in cookbooks, I prefer the books with a picture for every recipe, that way I'm not just using my imagination to see what it should look like!

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  78. ericka says

    This looks like a great book! The first thing I look at is ingredients, if I don't know what they are or if the list is too long, I would pass it up. I need to make that country fried steak!

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  80. Jillyn says

    I stumbled upon your food blog a couple of months ago when searching for a recipe for banana chocolate chip cookies. I've enjoyed reading it ever since. Thanks for feeding my food blog addiction!

    This cookbook looks fabulous! As a mom of 4, fast is definitely a requirement for our dinners!

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  81. Tiff says

    As far as what I look for in a cookbook, pictures, pictures, pictures. I really prefer every recipe to have a picture. Bonus, step-by-step pictures!

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  83. Natalie says

    and i love your reviews—i like to hear about how easy directions are to follow, how complicated the ingredients are, how good the pictures are, etc

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  85. Frieda says

    What do I look for in a cookbook? 1) full color pictures, 2) step by step directions, 3) estimated time to make the product.

    I really appreciate it when someone tries a recipe and posts a review. That encourages me to try it or make changes to a current recipe.

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  87. Deb says

    Oh I am loving the look of that carbonara too! I think photos are great in a cookbook. They get the tastebuds going as well as giving that visual appeal that screams "You know you want to eat me!".

    I also like books that have ingredients that are on hand, not ones that ask for half a camel's eyeball or ingredients that are near impossible to find.

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  89. Lizzybee says

    Enter me please 🙂 I like to see a few of the recipes, short ingredient lists, good photographs, excellent instructions that sort of thing.

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  90. Elizabeth says

    I have been thinking about purchasing cook books but am scared I will end up with ones that won't be useful. I'd like to know if the recipes are basic enough that they are not too hard to follow, are the ingredients generally easy to find, does the book include pictures? Basically, I want to know if the book is user friendly for the average at home cooker.

    Also, I'd like to know what type of food does it tend to focus on, such as dinner foods, american comfort foods, etc.

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  92. Elizabeth says

    I just got married and now have to plan meals so for the last few months I have been on the look out for recipes and found you blog just in time. Thank you for the time you put into this blog.

    And I wish I had some more pork chops left to try the recipe tonight. Will try soon. Looks good.

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  95. A Feast for the Eyes says

    I'm so glad that you reviewed this cookbook. I posted your contest on my TWITTER http://twitter.com/foodiewife

    What compels me to buy a book? Pictures! Lots of pictures! I'm also a fan of Emeril and I like the idea that the cookbook is organized by how long it takes to make something.

    I hope I win! If not, then I'll bookmark this one on my Christmas Wish List.

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  97. Carla says

    I have had my eye on this cookbook for a while. Weirdly enough, this is the first Emeril cookbook that has interested me. I would love to win!

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  99. Sare says

    For cookbook reviews, this sounds silly, but aside from the taste of what you create, and the variety the book offers, I like know if a book is fully, partially, or barely illustrated with photographs. I know, sounds childish, but I like knowing what my food is going to look like (gets me prepared to want to make it)

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  100. Sare says

    That tuna melt is making me hungry dor some reason, and I don't usually like tuna even. Sounds really good, thanks for the giveaway!
    spondah(at)aol(dot)com

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  101. Janet says

    Thanks for the headsup about this book – I think I'll buy it if I don't win (hope :)) I'm always looking for recipes to make in a certain time

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  104. Lisa Fink says

    I watched so much Emeril when I was home on my maternity leave with my oldest daughter, she would recognize his voice as easily as her dad's! Thanks for the offer.

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