Breaded Fried Pork Chops with Mixed Greens
Need Head to the store and pick up ritz crackers, pork chops, torn salad greens, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the ritz crackers you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert.
Instructions
Mix salsa, mustard and 1 Tbsp. mayo until blended.
Spread chops with remaining mayo, then coat with cracker crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each chop.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in medium nonstick skillet on medium heat.
Add chops, in batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until done (145F).
Remove from skillet. Cover; let stand 3 min.
Toss greens with salsa mixture.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling
Pork Chops works really well with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.
Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard was originally conceived as individual micro-vineyards delineated into 59 unique blocks based upon soil, exposure, elevation, grade, rootstock and clone. Rancho Santa Rosa produces remarkably rich and silky wines.