Pretzel-Crusted Pork Chops with Maple Mustard Dip

Moist inside, crispy on the outside. These pork chops are battered and dipped in crushed pretzels and served with a Dijon maple sauce for a delicious, but simple weeknight dinner. Serve with string beans and rice or your choice of sides.

Made with a maple-mustard sauce and a bit of crunch in each bite, these pretzel-crusted pork chops are a delicious dinner that's easy to pull off! Ready in just 35 minutes.

★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

Pork chops, moist on the inside, with a crisp, pretzel coating are served with a tasty, sweet but savory, Dijon mustard maple dressing.

Baked until juicy, these pork chops come together with just 15 minutes of prep time. Whip these up served with a side of string beans and rice or your choice of side for a complete meal the whole family will fall in love with.

This recipe is:

Easy to make: These baked pork chops require minimal prep time and take only 20 minutes to cook making them easy to whip up in a pinch.

Flavorful: The taste and texture of these chops is the perfect balance of crisp and crunchy with sweet and tangy.

Versatile: Baked pork chops work just as well for a weeknight dinner as they do a more formal one with extended family. They pair well with any side and the maple Dijon dressing is a compliment to any vegetable side dish as well.

★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

There are two parts to this pork chop recipe — the breaded pork chops and the dressing. Both use easy-to-grab ingredients you probably already have.

Here's a look.

For the pork chops:

• Pretzels: Crush the pretzels into uniform pieces using a large ziplock bag and a rolling pin. For added flavor choose pretzels with seasoning. Panko breadcrumbs, cornflakes, or even nuts can be used too in place of or in addition to the pretzels.
• All-purpose flour: If possible, sift your flour so that there’s not clumps when you’re dipping. I like to cheat and use a fork or a whisk.
• Eggs: Well-whipped for the best coating abilities.
• Pork chops: Try to grab pork chops all roughly the same size to make cooking time the same.

Vegetable oil: Used to cook the pork chops until golden, this oil heats the best but any neutral oil can be used.

For the maple mustard dressing:

• Dijon mustard: This adds the best contrasting flavor, but you can easily use other mustards to switch it up sometimes.
• Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup will work best. Honey or agave can be used too but the consistency of the dressing will be thicker and the flavor will change.
• Apple cider vinegar: Adds a bit of tang to an otherwise sweet dressing.
• Seasonings: You’ll want salt and pepper on hand as well as dried thyme for taste.

★ How to Make this Recipe ★

These chops are easy to make, here's a look at the steps.

• Mix together sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Place pretzels, flour, and eggs in separate dishes.
• Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
• Dip into flour, then egg mixture, then pretzels.
• Cook in oil until golden brown.
• Flip and sear other side.
• Bake until cooked through.
• Let rest then serve with Dijon dressing.

★ Tips & FAQs ★

How do I know when pork chops are cooked through?

Use a meat thermometer. You want the pork chops to reach a minimum of 145F before serving. Let them sit for 5 full minutes so that the flavors can infuse.

How do I store leftover pretzel-crusted pork chops?

Let them cool fully before storing the pork chops in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the chops in the oven or on the stove until warmed through.

How thick should my pork chops be?

When coating pork chops, chops that are about 1 inch thick are ideal because they’re thick enough to remain juicy while cooking but not so thick that they take a long time to cook through.

What do you serve with pretzel-coated pork chops?

Anything can work as a side for this recipe. A few sides that pair well with the pork chops are: any cold slaw; warm, salted sweet potato fries; sautéed or roasted string beans; rice pilaf; and/or garlic mashed potatoes. A side salad works well, too.

Can I make this recipe in advance?

Though you can make the maple dressing the night before and store it in the fridge, battered pork chops are best made the day of so that they remain crispy.

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