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Pork Parmesan – As Seen on Restaurant: Impossible


  • Author: Robert Irvine
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

From the episode, “A Family Divided”

 

 


Ingredients

Scale

YOU’LL NEED

FOR THE PORK CHOP
4 boneless pork chops, pounded thin (about 5 oz each)
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups flour
2 cups panko bread crumbs
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp clarified butter
8 slices provolone cheese

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
16 oz canned tomatoes
1 white onion, diced
8 cloves garlic minced
1 bunch basil, reserve ½ the bunch for garnish

FOR THE ORZO & SAUSAGE RAGOUT
2 lbs ground spicy sausage
1 pt orzo, cooked according to package
4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 oz tomato sauce


Instructions

MAKE IT

PORK CHOP
1) Set up three bowls. In the first combine salt, pepper, and all-purpose flour. In the second bowl add the beaten eggs. In the third bowl combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
2) Dredge both sides of the cutlet in flour. Then dredge in egg wash. Last place in the panko and parmesan cheese. Set aside.

TOMATO SAUCE
1) In a sauce pot over medium heat add grapeseed oil, onions, and garlic and let sweat.
2) Add tomatoes and bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Drop to a simmer.
3) Allow the sauce to simmer for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.

ORZO & SAUSAGE RAGOUT
1) In a sauté pan over medium-high heat add sausage. Using a spoon break up the sausage.
2) Add tomatoes. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes.
3) Add tomato sauce and set aside.

PLATING
1) Preheat oven to 350.
2) In a large skillet over medium heat add clarified butter and breaded pork chop.
3) Allow pork chop to cook for about 4 minutes on each side. The pork chop should be golden brown in color and just cooked through.
4) Place the pork chops on a baking sheet.
5) Place a scoop of tomato sauce and 2 slices of provolone cheese on top of each pork chop.
6) Place the pork chops in the oven for about 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
7) Place a scoop of tomato sauce in the center of the plate and top with a scoop of the orzo ragout.
8) Place the pork Parmesan on top of the ragout. Finish with basil.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: Italian