Italian-Style Pork Chops with Cucumber Salad
What Started it all:
Pork chops, Cucumber, flour, wok
This delightful Italian-inspired dish features succulent pork chops paired with a refreshing cucumber salad. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and make an ordinary meal extraordinary. Best of all, it can be prepared using a wok, adding a unique twist to traditional Italian cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (for zest and juice)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the cucumber slices in the dressing and set aside to marinate while you prepare the pork chops.
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops to the wok.
- Cook the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the pork chops from the wok and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Zest the lemon over the cooked pork chops and squeeze a bit of lemon juice on top for added flavor.
- Arrange the pork chops on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve the pork chops alongside the cucumber salad.
This Italian-Style Pork Chops with Cucumber Salad is a simple yet elegant dish that brings a taste of Italy to your table. The combination of the savory pork chops with the tangy and refreshing cucumber salad makes for a well-balanced meal that is sure to delight your family and friends. Buon appetito!