BERNIE'S PORK CHOP SANDWICHES

Bernie's Pork Chop Sandwiches image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.