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Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam

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Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam

I love being a food blogger for many reasons but I’ll be honest, one of the best reasons is getting lots of kitchen gadgets from cool companies. I was recently sent a huge package of Pampered Chef’s new products. This box was filled with so many amazing goodies like a ginger grater, barbecue corn & skewer rack, fruit & cheese cutter, bean slicer, fresh lasting lid system, garlic smash & paste, scoop and spread spoon, silicone prep bowls, tea infusion pitcher, microwave grips, boil over no more, single-serving pan, sweet basil rub, and a cookbook. How awesome is that?!? They also offered my readers a really HUGE GIVEAWAY! See details at the bottom of this recipe.

For this recipe, I used the cookbook (so many quick & easy recipes), the scoop & spread spoon (which I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE), silicone prep bowls (really flexible and great sizes), sweet basil rub (tastes so good), garlic smash & paste (worked really well), and fresh lasting lid system for the leftovers (these were so great and fit my glass dishes perfectly). Everything was easy to use and very convenient. I am looking forward to trying out the rest of the products soon. Thank you Pampered Chef!!

I found a recipe in the new Pampered Chef’s Cookbook that looked amazing. I adapted it to suit our tastes and to work with what I had on hand. The crispy pork turned out moist, tender, flavorful, and crispy while the tomato jam turned out to be sweet, tangy, and super delicious.  We all ABSOLUTELY LOVED how well the pork paired with the tomato jam. I served this meal with the Cherry Tomato, Asparagus, and Avocado Salad Topped with Basil and Feta along with some rice and it was healthy, flavorful, and delicious.

Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam

How to Make Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam

Place the olive oil into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally; add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, and sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook on medium-low for 60 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and blend it well using an immersion blender.

While the tomato jam is simmering, line a baking sheet with tin foil then place a wire rack on top.

Combine the panko crumbs with the Sweet Basil Rub and mix until well combined. Mix the egg with the milk and whisk until thoroughly combined. Dip the pork chops into the egg mixture then place into the panko mixture, making sure to cover the entire chop with the panko mixture. Place the pork chop on the wire rack. Repeat the procedure with the remaining chops.

Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam

Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don’t skip this step – it helps the panko adhere to the pork. Remove from the refrigerator and let them sit a room temperature while you preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork chop then spray each chop with a bit of cooking spray. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork’s internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

Turn the oven to broil and cook for a minute or two (watching very carefully) so the top crust gets golden brown.  Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.  Serve with tomato jam. Enjoy.

 

Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam

Crispy Baked Pork Chops with Tomato Jam

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 - 4

Equipment

Ingredients

Tomato Jam:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ sweet yellow onion diced
  • 6 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Crispy Baked Pork Chops:

  • 1 egg
  • 1-2 tbsp milk
  • 1 cup of Italian seasoned panko crumbs
  • 1 tbsp Sweet Basil Rub
  • 3 boneless pork chops about an inch thick
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  • Make the tomato jam by placing the olive oil into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally; add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, and sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook on medium-low for 60 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and blend it well using an immersion blender.
  • While the tomato jam is simmering, line a baking sheet with tin foil then place a wire rack on top.
  • Prepare the pork chops by combining the panko crumbs with the Sweet Basil Rub and mix until well combined. Mix the egg with the milk and whisk until thoroughly combined. Dip the pork chops into the egg mixture then place into the panko mixture, making sure to cover the entire chop with the panko mixture. Place the pork chop on the wire rack. Repeat the procedure with the remaining chops.
  • Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Side Note: Don't skip this step--it helps the panko adhere to the pork. Remove from the refrigerator and let them sit a room temperature while you preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork chop then spray each chop with a bit of cooking spray. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork's internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
  • Turn the oven to broil and cook for a minute or two (watching very carefully) so the top crust gets golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with tomato jam. Enjoy.
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Side Note: I have been selected by The Pampered Chef to be an ambassador for their Spring Products. While I have received products in exchange for my post, my opinions are my own, and I have not been paid to post positive comments.

GIVEAWAY: (Winner Announced – Giveaway Closed)

The generous people at Pampered Chef are offering one of my readers a big box filled with some of their newest products – valued at $265.00!  All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post.

Bonus Entries:

The giveaway is open until Sunday, April 14, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m. This giveaway is only open to USA residents only. Be sure to include an e-mail address with your comment(s). Winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Sunday night. I will email the winner and if the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Product will be shipped directly to the winner by Pampered Chef.

Good luck!!!

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  17. My kids love pork chops so I am always looking for new recipes for them, I will have to try this one! Also what an awesome giveaway!!! The garlic smasher and spoon and spread are things I may have to just buy if I don’t win!

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  27. I follow For the Love of Cooking on Pinterest. Thanks for the chance to win and all of your great recipes!

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  67. I make a similar pork chops with the Panko breadcrumbs but with an Asian flair marinade using hoisin sauce, palm sugar, grated ginger, smashed garlic, and lemongrass sounds like a lot of overpowering ingredients but trust me there are never any leftovers for my chops. Gonna definitely try the tomato jam recipe sounds delish!!

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  71. We used to eat masses of pork but somehow seem to have switched to eating a lot of fish. Time I bought some pork again for a change. Have a great weekend Diane

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  78. I love this blog-so many awesome recipes. My fiance loves that I found this too…i get to to test them out on him…plus I think its improving my cooking skills 🙂 I’ll definitely be trying this one out. Looks great!

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  159. These look amazing – I have actually been looking for a new way to make pork chops recently and I will definitely have to give this a try.

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  188. I found For the Love of Cooking through Pinterest about a year ago and have been following ever since. I love your recipes & especially how you post the pictures of all the ingredients & the finished product. I recommend your blog to family & friends all the time. I look forward to trying these chops – my husband and two boys will love them! Keep the recipes coming!

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  189. This does look good, I’m always looking for a Pork Chop Recipe where the Pork Chops stay nice and moist! 🙂 Thanks!

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