Recipe Background
Memaw's Mayo Pork Chops are a savory comfort dish that's easy to make.
Every time I make Memaw's Mayo Pork Chops, I'm instantly transported back to a rainy evening when I returned from a grueling day at my first job. That day, I'd walked home soaked, feeling like I'd surely made the wrong career choice. The smell of dinner greeted me even before I unlocked the door. There she was, my warm, witty grandmother, ready with pork chops and a knowing grin. She always knew how to make difficult days seem brighter, like stepping into the sunlight after a storm.
Memaw swore by the magic of mayo to keep the chops juicy, a trick she picked up from her own mother. Her breadcrumbs always had a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, which, as she often told me, added an irreplaceable savory depth. Even after her playful scolding about using the Montreal seasoning “just so,” she'd always give it an extra dash. As I sat down to eat, each bite seemed to lift the weight of the world off my shoulders.
Years later, I still lean on this recipe. A spread of mayo here, a dredge in breadcrumbs there, and the familiar scent wafts through my kitchen. To ensure the breading stays crispy after baking, I use parchment paper for easy cleanup and let the pork rest straight out of the oven. When life's storms come my way, I remember Memaw's kitchen and its magic, warming both my home and heart.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Montreal seasoning more or less to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 lean pork chops 1-inch thick and bone-in
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, the parmesan, the Montreal seasoning, and the ground black pepper together in a shallow dish.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the mayo on each side of the pork chops.
- Dredge the pork chops in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the pork chops on the prepared baking sheet and roast until at least 145 degrees F internally, about 45-60 minutes.
- Serve hot
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