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ALMOND CRUSTED CHOPS with CIDER SAUCE
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs, FINELY ground
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/3 cup AP flour
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
2 LARGE eggs, lightly beaten
4 thick boneless pork chops
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup apple cider
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon QUALITY honey

• Combine the bread crumbs and almonds in a shallow bowl.
• In a second shallow bowl combine the flour, salt and pepper until well blended.
• In a third shallow bowl add the beaten eggs.
• In a LARGE (so you don’t crowd the chops) skillet melt the avocado oil and butter together.
• Dip each chop into the flour, then the eggs and finally the Panko mixture. shaking off the excess after each dip.
• Add to hot oil. Cook chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove chops to a plate and keep warm.
• Discard oil.
• Add apple cider to the same skillet and warm.
• Add cream cheese cubes and honey, blending until smooth.
• Adjust seasoning.
• Serve over chops.