Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops

Delicious, tender and juicy pretzel crusted pork chops are glazed with a sweet n’ spicy honey mustard sauce and on the table in less than 45 minutes! An easy and satisfying dinner for any night of the week.

The layering of sweet-and-heat in the marinade, pretzel coating and glaze truly elevates the flavor of these chops. It’s well worth taking the five minutes to whip up the six-ingredient glaze. So simple and so delicious. You're about to take your taste buds on one memorable ride!

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Why You’ll Love this Pork Chop Recipe

• Deliciously crispy outside while juicy and tender inside.
• Can be prepped ahead.
• Very budget friendly recipe using pantry ingredients.
• On the table in less than 45 minutes.
• A comforting meal the whole family will love!

Ingredients

Variations

• Breading – Instead of pretzels, you can try goldfish pretzel crackers, ritz crackers or panko breadcrumbs.
• Pork – You can use boneless pork loin chops instead of bone-in but cook them for less time.
• Marinade – Change up the base of the marinade by using mayonnaise, sour cream or buttermilk.
• Meat – This pretzel crust would also be good on a pork tenderloin or chicken breasts.
• Spices – You can play around with the spice mixture used with dried oregano, thyme, chili powder, curry powder or whatever you have on hand.

Cooking Steps

Make Marinade – Whisk the mustard, yogurt, honey, rosemary and a pinch of cayenne in a small bowl until well combined. Place pork chops in a resealable bag and pour the mixture over. Seal and refrigerate up to one day ahead.

Make Pretzel Mixture – Place pretzels and dried spices in the bowl of a food processor and blend into fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can combine pretzels and spices in a resealable plastic bag and hit with a rolling.

Coat Pork Chops – Place crushed pretzels into a shallow bowl or dish. Remove excess marinade from pork chops and dredge both sides (including side of chop) into the pretzel crumbs. Place chops on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Pan Sear then Bake – You’ll heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, or other ovenproof pan, and cook breaded chops 3-4 minutes per side. Use two large ovenproof skillets if you don’t want to work in batches.

Bake chops in a preheated oven to 375-degrees for 10-12 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 135-140 degrees F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.

Make Sauce – While pork chops are baking, add all ingredients to a heavy small saucepan and whisk over medium heat until butter is melted and everything is well combined.

Serve over a pillowy bed of creamy polenta and spicy honey mustard sauce as we did here, or see additional serving ideas below. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• For the juiciest pork chops, use thick (at least 1 inch), bone-in chops. Boneless pork chops tend to get dry quickly.
• Do not overcook! These chops are a lean protein, so if overcooked they will become dry and chewy.
• Invest in a reliable instant-read thermometer.
• Let pork chops come to room temperature before searing to ensure even cooking.
• Use an oil with a high smoking point that won’t burn, such as vegetable, canola or avocado oil. Avoid using olive oil or butter in this recipe.
• Let the pork chops rest 5-10 minutes before serving so they retain their juices.

What to Serve with Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops

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📋 Recipe

Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops with Honey Mustard Sauce

Delicious, tender and juicy pretzel crusted pork chops are drizzled with a sweet n’ spicy honey mustard glaze!

4.91 from 10 votes

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Kim Peterson

Equipment

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  12-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

Pork Chops

• ▢ 4 center cut bone-in pork chops, about 12 ounces each
• ▢ ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• ▢ ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ▢ 2 tablespoons honey
• ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus extra sprigs for garnish
• ▢ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided (optional)
• ▢ 2 cups mini pretzels
• ▢ 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, garlic and onion powder
• ▢ 4 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, divided
• ▢ sliced green onions for serving

Honey Mustard Sauce

• ▢ 4 tablespoons butter (½ stick)
• ▢ ¼ cup honey
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• ▢ ½ teaspoon each smoked paprika and cumin
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

Pork Chops

• Place pork chops in a resealable plastic bag.
• Combine mustard, yogurt, honey, rosemary and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne in a small bowl.
• Pour mustard mixture over pork. Seal bag and let pork marinate on counter for 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 1 day. (If you prep ahead, let pork sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before proceeding.)
• In a food processor, combine pretzels, the dried spices and remaining ¼ teaspoon of cayenne until it’s a fine crumb mixture.
• Place crumbs into an 8x8 shallow, rimmed baking dish or large plate.
• Remove excess marinade from a pork chop, dredge both sides into pretzel mixture and place on a parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet. Repeat dredging with the other three pork chops.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 2 breaded chops to the skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side, then place pork chops on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Tent with foil to keep warm.
• Add remaining oil to hot skillet and repeat cooking the other 2 pork chops. When done, put them on the baking sheet with the other 2 pork chops.
• Bake chops in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they reach 135-140 degrees F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
• To serve, drizzle warm Honey Mustard Sauce over the pork chops, place on a bed of Creamy Jack Polenta, and garnish with fresh rosemary and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Honey Mustard Sauce

• Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until butter is melted and ingredients are well combined. (Can be made while pork chops are in the oven or up to 5 days ahead. Microwave to reheat.)

Notes

See post for Recipe Tips and Variations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg

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