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Baked Parmesan Panko Pork Chops.

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Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops:

  • 6 center loin pork chops, 3/4-inch thick cut
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Panko crumbs
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp.
  • 1 tbsp. water

For the Puttanesca Sauce:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 large very ripe, tomatoes, chopped or one 32-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. chili flakes, or to taste
  • 3 tbsp. chopped capers, optional
  • 1/2 tsp. anchovy paste, optional
  • 2 tbsp. basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. oregano, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped, optional

Instructions
 

To prepare the egg wash:

  • In a small bowl, combine egg and water; whisk until thoroughly combined.

To prepare the pork chops:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • On a large plate, mix the Parmesan with the panko crumbs.
  • On a second large plate, evenly spread he flour.
  • Using a third large plate, pour the egg wash onto the surface of the plate.
  • Dredge the pork chops in the flour, then dip in the egg wash and finally in the panko crumbs
  • Place the chops on a lightly oiled baking sheet and mist, or drizzle, the tops with a little olive oil.
  • Bake for about 35 minutes; flipping the pork chops over half way through the cooking time.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the center of the pork chops have reached 145°F.
  • Remove from the oven and let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving with the Puttanesca Sauce.

To prepare the puttanesca sauce:

  • In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, cook the garlic in the olive oil for only a minute.
  • It should soften but not brown.
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients and simmer together for about 10 – 20 minutes, stirring often, until a chunky, thick sauce develops.
  • The amount of time this takes will vary, depending on the water content of the tomatoes.