Use my Homemade Shake and Bake Mix to cover pork chops to make them crunchy and well seasoned. You won’t believe how fast it is to cook this for dinner.
I recently discovered how easy it is to make Homemade Shake and Bake. All it takes is a few simple pantry staples and you’re on your way to a crispy, delightful meal. No need to use the store-bought stuff anymore. One of my favorite uses for this mixture is on pork chops.
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Shake And Bake Pork Chops
Pork chops are delicious when coated with this Shake and Bake recipe of mine. The spices and seasoning mixed into the breadcrumb mixture play really well with the flavor of pork. It’s a really simple thing to throw together when you don’t want a plain chop, but you don’t want to spend all day marinating something.
This recipe is fast. Like quicker than takeout fast. You can whip up the homemade Shake and Bake in no time at all, and it takes seconds to coat the pork in it.
What Goes In Shake And Bake?
You can read all about my Homemade Shake and Bake recipe and the ways it can be used, but here’s the basics. I prefer regular breadcrumbs for this versus the larger panko breadcrumbs. It gets seasoned with onion and garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and paprika. So good!
Here are the measurements for the one batch you’ll need for this recipe.
- 1cup unseasoned, plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. dried parsley
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
What Kind Of Pork Should I Use?
Speaking of the pork, I always opt for bone-in chops. Even when I’m making them on the grill or in the Instant Pot. ¾ of an inch thick is perfect for this recipe.
You can use boneless pork chops, but if they are too thin, they will be cooked through before the shake and bake coating is browned and crispy. I think bone-in chops tend to end up more juicy and flavorful though, especially if you aren’t brining the pork chops before.
After I coat the pork in the Shake and Bake, I lay it on a shallow sheet pan so it has enough room to circulate and get crispy in the oven. You don’t want to overcrowd the pork so use two pans if necessary. And then, it’s time to dig in when everything is baked to crunchy perfection.
More Great Pork Chop Recipes
I have so many delicious pork recipes and pork chops are always a favorite.
Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entrée
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
DESCRIPTION
Use my Homemade Shake and Bake Mix to cover pork chops to make them crunchy and well seasoned. You won’t believe how fast it is to cook this for dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-in. thick
- 1 batch of Homemade Shake and Bake
- 1 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix up the Homemade Shake and Bake.
- Add the pork chops to a plastic bag with the oil. Massage and coat the pork chops.
- Add the breadcrumb mixture and shake, shake, shake until the chops are totally coated.
- Lay the pork chops on a shallow baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork is 145-160°F*.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
*145°F is considered safe for pork according to the USDA. It will be moist and slightly pink in the center. If you prefer your pork fully white and well done, then go with the 160°F temperature.
This post originally appeared in February 2019 and was revised and republished in April 2024.