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    SHAKE AND BAKE PORK CHOPS

    Published: Feb 21, 2023 Β· by Natalie Β· This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our privacy policy. Β· 9 Comments

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    Shake and Bake Pork Chops -Β A copycat recipe of the boxed brand onlyΒ a million times better deliveringΒ perfectly crisp, crunchy coated pork chopsΒ flavored with ingredients rightΒ from your pantry. A quick, simple meal to prepare that’s tasty not only for pork, but for chicken too!

    Perfectly cooked golden pork chop coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs.

    The funny thing about me and pork chops is that I hated pork when I was a kid. Whenever my parents served it for supper I would eat only the sides and leave the pork for them.

    Don’t know when my taste buds changed, but now I love pork. Slow cooked pork, pork roast, and definitely these Shake and Bake Pork Chops coated with a flavorful crispy coating.

    When I prepareΒ these pork chops, I already have my eyes on which one is going to end upΒ on my plate. It has to be lined withΒ enough fat around the edge thatΒ results in crispy crunchy deliciousness.

    Surrounding the boneΒ exists the thinnest layer of fat that the coating clings to - similar to baby backΒ ribs - and that, my friends, is the best part. I turn into a carnivore ripping that piece with my teeth! It’s not pretty but it sure tastes good!

    Then comes the "crunchies"Β that spilled over when placing the chops on the sheet pan to bake. I don't think crunchies is a word but that's what we call them. Those turn into dark sinful treats ready to be scooped up.

    I serve this right in the sheet pan at the table.Β 

    Shake and Bake Pork Chops - A copycat recipe of the boxed brand only a million times better delivering perfectly crisp, crunchy coated pork chops flavored with ingredients right from your pantry. A quick, simple meal to prepare that’s tasty not only for pork, but for chicken too!

    The ingredients to make the coating should be in your pantry already. Simple ingredients such as panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, granulated garlic and onion powders, paprika, pepper, sugar, and oil.

    Simply mix everything in a bag and you have your coating.

    As for the bag, I use 1 gallon food storage bags without the zip lock top. I don’t find the need to useΒ a zip lock freezer bag for these.Β Instead, I purchase the less expensive food storage bags with the ties for purposes such as this which is similar to the one provided in the boxed brand.

    Shake and Bake Pork Chops - A copycat recipe of the boxed brand only a million times better delivering perfectly crisp, crunchy coated pork chops flavored with ingredients right from your pantry. A quick, simple meal to prepare that’s tasty not only for pork, but for chicken too!

    You want to combine the dry ingredients in the bag first to eliminate getting clumps of one spice or another when theΒ oil is added which would immediate bind whatever it clings to first.

    Once the dried ingredients are combined, add the oil and squeeze the bottom of the bag to coat all the crumbs. Once the crumbs are all coated, start shaking and baking!

    I haven’t found the need to dip these in any liquid whether it’s milk or water before coating. The moisture of the chop should be sufficient enough for the coating to cling.

    If there isn’t any moisture in the chop...well...get rid of the chop!

    Shake and Bake Pork Chops - A copycat recipe of the boxed brand only a million times better delivering perfectly crisp, crunchy coated pork chops flavored with ingredients right from your pantry. A quick, simple meal to prepare that’s tasty not only for pork, but for chicken too!

    Press the coating onto the pork chop. If there is any coating left, I sprinkle the remainder onto the chops and press it in. Whatever falls onto the baking sheetΒ will be fought for later.

    Bake these at 425 degrees on the lowest rack of your oven for 10 - 12 minutes, flip them over, and bake another 10 - 12 minutes.

    Baking on the lower rack crisps the bottoms turning them golden brown and delicious. The time depends on the thickness. After the first flip, check after 10 minutes.

    If they are sizzling, golden, and crispy, they should be done. If you are wary, cook 1 to 2 minutes more. You will learn just as I did when it’s done by look. There are many variables that affect the outcome - oven temperature, thickness of pork chops, etc.

    Years ago, everyone freaked out about pork being slightly pink. I would cook those chops till they were like pucks. Check out my recipe forΒ Adobo Roasted Pork Loin on more advice on pork.

    Perfectly cooked golden pork chop coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs.

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    Perfectly cooked golden pork chop coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs.

    Shake and Bake Pork Chops

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    A copycat recipe of the boxed brand only a million times better resulting in perfectly crisp, crunchy coated pork chops flavored with ingredients right from your pantry. A quick, simple meal to prepare that’s tasty not only for pork, but for chicken too!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 34 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Natalie Gregory

    Ingredients

    • Makes enough to coat 4 - 5 pork chops.
    • 4 (½”) thick pork chops, bone in
    • 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
    • 1 Β½ teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
    • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • Β½ teaspoon pepper
    • 3 tablespoons oil olive or neutral
    • 1 Gallon size food storage bag Note 1
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    Instructions

    • Set oven rack on the lowest bottom portion of your oven. This will give you a nice brown crust. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Place panko, salt, garlic and onion powders, paprika, sugar, and pepper into the plastic bag and combine well. Add the oil and combine by squeezing the bag until all the crumbs are coated.
    • Place 2 chops in the panko mixture and shake to coat well. Press the coating onto pork chops to get good coverage before removing.
    • Place chops onto your lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chops.
    • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes on the lowest rack you set in oven. Turn pork chops over, and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the pork is completely cooked through with an internal temperature of 140 degrees.

    Notes

    Note 1: I use 1 gallon food storage bags without the zip lock top. I don’t find the need to use a zip lock freezer bag for these, therefore, I purchase the less expensive food storage bags with the ties for purposes such as this.
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    Comments

    1. Linda

      April 24, 2025 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      My goodness, these are delicious! My husband was chewing on the bone to extract every bit of flavor. I used bread crumbs from my sourdough bread, so I feel particularly accomplished, and it only took a few minutes to put together 😁. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Natalie

        April 26, 2025 at 1:41 pm

        Yes! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. This is one of my favorite meals! Thank you for commenting. πŸ™‚

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        • Linda

          May 20, 2025 at 5:40 pm

          Tried this on some chicken legs, and it was just as delicious πŸ˜‹

        • Natalie

          May 22, 2025 at 8:08 am

          Awesome! Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it! πŸ™‚

    2. Julie

      June 26, 2024 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      My family and I enjoyed this recipe very much. So simple to make and delicious! I ran out of shake and bake and I didn't want to run to the store. The only change I made was I used panko crumbs as that is what I had on hand. This recipe is a lot cheaper than buying shake and bake and I'm going to use this recipe from now on. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natalie

        June 27, 2024 at 7:30 am

        Thank you for comeenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's one of my favorites. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Emily Saucedo

      March 31, 2024 at 12:43 am

      5 stars
      So tasty! Simple to make. I used boneless thin cut pork chops and followed the recipe. I'll definitely be making these again!

      Reply
      • Natalie

        April 01, 2024 at 4:58 pm

        Thank you for commenting. πŸ™‚ Happy you enjoyed it. It's one of my favorite meals.

        Reply
    4. Pat lambert

      January 30, 2023 at 4:51 pm

      I’m trying your recipe tonight.

      Reply
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