South West Pan Fried Pork Chops

Submitted by chef blade

"The are great with Tex Mex side dishes, or just a huge salad with Ranch dressing and cornbread. Bone-in chops are fine; just increase the cooking time a little and have a bit more "dry rub" on hand.Enjoy"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 6 chops
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 6 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

• BREADER

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons ground thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• EGGWASH

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream

• DRY RUB

• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• TOPPING

• 1 (10 ounce) can black beans
• 1 cup favorite salsa, recipe

directions

1. Rub the chops with seasoning and set aside.
2. Beat eggs with sour cream.
3. Dip the chops in eggwash.
4. Coat with flour mixture, let"rest" on wire rack 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Heat oil in heavy skillet.
6. Fry chops 4 to 5 minutes each side.
7. Plate up and serve with a dollop of very hot black bean/salsa topping.