1 tbs Dijon mustard
1 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
4 pork center loin chops (6 oz each)
salt and pepper
1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese
preheat oven to 400 degrees. line baking sheet with parchment paper. set aside.
in a small bowl, whisk together mustard, oil, and Italian seasoning. season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then brush both sides of the chops with the mustard mixture. press parmesan into both sides of chops.
place chops on prepared baking sheet. bake about 10 minutes or until just cooked through.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
TIP: CHOPS AND TENDERLOINS ARE EASY TO OVERCOOK. TO KEEP THEM MOIST AND TENDER, BRUSH THEM THOROUGHLY WITH AN OIL-BASED MARINADE. FOR EXTRA FLAVOR AND MOISTURE, TOP THE COOKED MEAT WITH A SEPARATE FINISHING SAUCE AND LET IT STAND FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING.