Almond Pork Chops with Honey Mustard

Name: Almond Pork Chops with Honey Mustard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup smoked almonds; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

I love how crunchy almonds and sweet mustard sauce jazz up this tender pork dish. Usually I double the recipe. One chop is never enough for my gang of grown children and grandkids. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Ingredients

1/2 cup smoked almonds
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions

In a food processor, process the almonds until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl; add bread crumbs. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add 1 pork chop at a time and toss to coat. Dip in eggs, then coat with almond mixture.
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in oil and butter until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet; bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, about 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey and mustard. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with about 3 tablspoons sauce: 642 calories, 40g fat (11g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.

Originally published as Smoky Almond-Crusted Pork Chops with Honey Mustard in Country Woman July/August 2006

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jerrifaulds

Sep 29, 2015

Could this be baked instead of fried in oil and butter? Can't wait to try. Sounds delicious!
captgeo5

Jan 13, 2015

What a easy dish to make , and the flavors are wonderful . A must make dish . and the sauce would go great with other dishes also , thanks for share this great recipe
mltdebbie

Mar 14, 2014

I didn't have dry bread crumbs so I put panko in the food processor with the almonds. Other than that I followed the recipe. GREAT! My hubby had only taken one bite when he exclaimed "Wow! We're having these again!"
_squizzle

Mar 2, 2014

Oh man, that crust, it is beyond good and the sauce is a perfect compliment. I can't say enough good things about this recipe! I can tell this is gonna be a regular in our house.
nikki74w

Nov 1, 2012

I have made this recipe 2x's already. Love it!! Hubby & Kids love them too! You Cannot go wrong with this recipe!
chrissyLongIsland

Apr 24, 2012

This was SO great and SO easy! I made it a few weeks ago for my family and making it again this week. My boyfriend keeps asking for it! =)
chrissyLongIsland

Mar 22, 2012

Does the glaze need to be heated? Im trying it tonight and will rate later =)
williamsegraves

Feb 25, 2012

Fantastic dish! Just like another poster, I will be using this honey mustard for other dishes as well. :)
kipany

Mar 7, 2011

Oh my cow, this is a new favorite! I never really liked pork chops until now. The sauce is absolutely amazing too and I plan to use it for other dishes as well. I am sending this recipe to all my friends and family!
janakramer9

Mar 1, 2011

It was sooo good!