Ingredients:
4 pork chops, one inch thick
2 eggs
2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 slices ripe tomatoes
4 slices mozzarella cheese ( fresh, if possible)
Directions:
Nip into the chops where the flesh meets the bone, about 1/4″.
Cover with wax paper and GENTLY pound meat until thin, and doubled in size.
Season meat with scant salt and pepper.
LIGHTLY dust each side with the flour.
Mix the herbs, crumbs and parmesan.
Dip chops into beaten egg and DRAIN.
Firmly push chops into bread crumbs in large plate on both sides.
Let sit 5 minutes.
Heat oil and butter in heavy skillet to medium high,375.
Saute both sides of the chops until dark golden brown, total of 5 minutes, NOT overlapping in skillet Remove to oven-proof platter.
Top each chop with one slice tomato and mozzarella.
Place in pre-heated oven (350) for 6 to 7 minutes and serve.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 35 min.