Chicago Style Pork Chop Sandwiches Food

POPPIN' PORK CHOP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the pork chops: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• In a baking dish, mix together the flour, seasoned salt, pepper and cayenne. Dredge both sides of the pork chops in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and set aside on a plate.
• Add the vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet and heat until the butter is melted. Working in 2 batches, sear the pork chops on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, 2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
• In a separate pan and working in batches, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and toast the cut side of the buns until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Re-assemble the buns and set aside.
• For the cherry pepper mayonnaise: Mix together the mayonnaise, diced peppers, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
• For the sandwiches: Smear the cherry pepper mayonnaise onto each bottom bun, top with a pork chop, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, more mayonnaise spread and the top bun.
• Serve hot or wrap in sandwich wrap/foil for transport.
• To a small saucepan, add the rice wine vinegar, honey, crushed red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, dill and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
• Toss together the cucumber and red onion slices and transfer them to a wide-mouth quart-size mason jar. Carefully pour over the warm vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours and up to 7 days.

BERNIE'S PORK CHOP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place cornmeal in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix flour and spices; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pound chops with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; season with salt and pepper., In two batches, heat oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat chops with cornmeal. Dip in batter, allowing excess to drip off; place in skillet. Cook until golden brown, 2-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve in buns, topping with remaining ingredients as desired.

CHICAGO-STYLE PORK CHOP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add the onions and season them with half of the salt and pepper. Toss to mix well and cook until they are soft and well browned, about 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to a bowl and set them aside.
• Preheat the broiler on high. Season the chops with the remaining salt and pepper. Add a little more oil to the pan if needed, then raise the temperature to medium-high. Add the chops and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown.
• Under the broiler, toast the buns on the cut sides only, until lightly browned. On each bun, place a pork chop and then top it with one-sixth of the onions. Serve immediately.

PORK CHOP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Mix the flour and spices together for a dredge and place in a pie pan or similar flat vessel. I like mine spicy, so feel free to adjust the spices to fit your tastes.
• Place beaten eggs in second pie pan.
• Place breadcrumbs in third pie pan.
• Place chops between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until they are roughly 1/2" thick. I actually use my 48 needle meat tenderizer and dredge the chops in the flour/spice mixture prior to tenderizing to force some of the spices into the meat.
• Dredge chop in flour/spice mixture.
• Dip into beaten eggs, making sure both sides are well coated.
• Dredge in the breadcrumbs, thoroughly coating both sides.
• Place chop in pan, frying 3-4 minutes per side, until GBAD (golden brown and delicious).
• Drain briefly on paper towels or cake rack in a coookie sheet.
• Place on bun with condiments and garnishes of your choice. Traditional is yellow mustard, onion slice, tomato slice and lettuce. My brother likes applesauce, but then, he puts catsup on tacos, so what does he know? ;).

PORK CHOP SANDWICH WITH GRILLED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion begins to soften and turn Brown. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, Brown sugar, and pepper and mix well. Cook for another 7 to 8 minutes until the onion is deep Brown and very soft. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• 2. Season the chops liberally on both sides with the tasty pork chop seasoning. Prepare the grill for cooking over direct high heat. Quickly toast the buns on the cooking grate and remove to a platter. Place the chops directly on the cooking grate and cook for three minutes. Flip and top with onion mixture, dividing evenly among them. Cook for another three minutes and remove chops to the buns. Serves six.
• 3. tasty pork chop seasoning: 3 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon finely ground black pepper 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic 1/2 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 tablespoon paprika 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon sugar in the raw mix together and keep in an airtight container. Makes about 3/8 cup. The sandwich is a little more civilized because it uses boneless pork chops and sweet and delicious Vidalia onions. Be sure to cook them until they are all brown and crunchy and put plenty on your sandwich. They would go very well served with home fries and coleslaw