Bernie’s Pork Chop Sandwiches

Name: Bernie's Pork Chop Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup fat-free milk; 4 boneless pork loin chops (3 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and warmed; Thinly sliced onion, optional; Pickle slices, optional; Prepared mustard, optional

My aunt worked in Butte, Montana, and whenever we visited we had pork chop sandwiches. This recipe is a take on that old favorite. —Jeanette Kotecki, Billings, Montana

Ingredients

3/4 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup fat-free milk
4 boneless pork loin chops (3 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and warmed
Thinly sliced onion, optional
Pickle slices, optional
Prepared mustard, optional

Directions

Place cornmeal in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix flour and spices; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pound chops with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; season with salt and pepper.
In two batches, heat oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat chops with cornmeal. Dip in batter, allowing excess to drip off; place in skillet. Cook until golden brown, 2-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve in buns, topping with remaining ingredients as desired.