Have you ever turned a simple pork chop into something unexpectedly delicious with just a few ingredients? That’s exactly what happened to me one evening when I had guests coming over and only a handful of pantry staples at home.
I had pork chops, some olives, breadcrumbs, and a little Dijon mustard. I decided to coat the meat with mustard and press it into a mixture of olives, parsley, and breadcrumbs. While the pork roasted in the oven, the kitchen filled with an incredible aroma.
The result was amazing: juicy pork with a crispy, savory crust full of Mediterranean flavor. The olives add depth and saltiness, while the breadcrumbs create a golden crunchy layer.
It’s one of those recipes that looks impressive but is incredibly easy to make. Let’s see how to prepare Pork Chops with Olive Crust.
Pork Chops with Olive Crust
Pork chops with olive crust are a delicious oven-baked dish made with Dijon mustard, breadcrumbs, olives and parsley for a crispy Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
- Pork chops 4
- Breadcrumbs 45 g
- Chopped olives 50 g
- Chopped parsley 1 tablespoon
- Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Tools
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Spoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
- In a bowl mix breadcrumbs, chopped olives and parsley.
- Add olive oil, salt and pepper and combine well.
- Spread Dijon mustard over both sides of the pork chops.
- Press the pork chops into the breadcrumb and olive mixture.
- Place the pork chops on the baking tray.
- Bake for about 15-25 minutes until the crust becomes golden and crispy.
- Let the meat rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Nutritional values (per serving)
410 kcal
27 g
8 g
33 g
1 g
1 g
420 mg
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