Spicy Center-Cut Pork Chops

Center-cup pork chops are dredged in a fruity Szechuan mixture and coated with bread crumbs to make this easy, spicy weeknight dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 666 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• cooking spray
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans mixed fruit with pineapple in light syrup
• 2 tablespoons Szechuan sauce, or more to taste
• ¼ cup Szechuan seasoning (Optional)
• 4 (1-inch thick) boneless center-cut pork chops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine canned fruit and onion in a food processor; blend until almost pureed. Mix in Szechuan sauce and sugar. Pour into a shallow bowl.

Step 3

Mix bread crumbs and Szechuan seasoning together in a shallow dish.

Step 4

Dredge pork chops in fruit mixture; coat with bread crumbs. Transfer to the baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).