Ritz Cracker Crumb Pork Chops

They’re not just for snacking—Ritz crackers go in casseroles, main courses, appetizers, side dishes and even desserts! Everybody loves Ritz, and even more when they’re on pork chops.

Breading is an essential ingredient in so many recipes. Turns out that many pantry staples (including crackers, chips, and other dried goods) can be used as a breading. All it takes is crushing up some crackers to get the same effect as your usual breadcrumbs and you may even find that you like some of these swaps better than the real thing! Ritz Crackers make a great substitute for traditional breadcrumbs. 

Why use breading? Firstly, there’s the elements of taste and texture. Seasoned breading on a chicken or pork cutlet, for instance, helps encrust the meat in more flavor. It also adds a bit of texture and along with a good blend of spices, a humble pork chop becomes amazing!

Print Recipe

Ritz Cracker Crumb Pork Chops

Votes: 2
Rating: 3.5
You:

Rate this recipe!

Course

Main Dish

Keyword

Ritz cracker crumb pork chops

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Pork Chops

• 4 center pork chops, boneless - 1/2-inch thick
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup olive oil for frying

Cracker Crumb Breading

• 1 1/4 cups Ritz cracker crumbs (original light & buttery)
• 1/4 onion, finely minced

Seasoning Spice Blend

• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Smoky Ranchero seasoning
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

Course Main Dish Keyword Ritz cracker crumb pork chops Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Pork Chops 4 center pork chops, boneless - 1/2-inch thick 2 Tbsp flour 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup olive oil for frying Cracker Crumb Breading 1 1/4 cups Ritz cracker crumbs (original light & buttery) 1/4 onion, finely minced Seasoning Spice Blend 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp Smoky Ranchero seasoning 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder

Votes: 2 Rating: 3.5 You: Rate this recipe!

Instructions

1. In a small dish, combine spices. Mince onion (chopping by hand).
2. Empty 1 1/4 sleeves of crackers into a large zip-lock bag. Crush crackers finely until you have a uniform size. Add seasoning mixture & onions to the bag & toss well to incorporate.
3. Create a breading station for pork chops. One dish with flour, one with the beaten egg & one with the cracker crumb breading.
4. Dip one of the chops into the flour & flip it over a couple of times . Coat all sides of the pork chop well with a thin layer of flour. Dip the flour coated chop into the egg, coating all sides.
5. Lastly, dip coated chop into cracker crumb breading mixture. Press the crumb mixture onto the pork chop with your hand to ensure it is coated well. Lie breaded pork chop onto a platter. repeat this process for the rest of the pork chops.
6. Place breaded chops in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. This will help the batter adhere to the chops better.
7. Heat a griddle to a medium-low heat & spray griddle with cooking spray. Grill chops on both sides until cooked through & nicely browned. Serve with pork gravy if desired.