Express
Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chop
with Brussels sprouts and pears
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 8 oz. Brussels Sprouts
- 1 Bartlett Pear
- ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ½ oz. Leeks
- ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates31g
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Net Carbs23g
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Fat36g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1100mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Quarter pear, core, and cut into 1/4" dice.
Combine panko and cheese on a plate. Spread into a single layer. Pat pork dry. Season both sides with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for Brussels sprouts) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Evenly spread half the mayonnaise (reserve remaining for sauce) on one side of pork.Place pork, mayonnaise-side down, onto plate with panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. -
2 Cook the Vegetables and Pears
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add Brussels sprouts and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cover and stir occasionally until water is almost completely evaporated, 3-5 minutes.Uncover and add leeks, pears, remaining garlic salt, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until Brussels sprouts and pears are tender, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in half the softened butter (reserve remaining for sauce) until combined.While vegetables and pears cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Pork Chops
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add pork chops, panko-side down, to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown and chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.While pork cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Place remaining softened butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave uncovered until melted, 20-30 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in remaining mayonnaise and 1 tsp. water until combined.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork with sauce. Bon appétit!
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