The other white meat

As anyone who knows, pork is a meat steeped in controversy. I mean some people don't eat "swine." Why the hell not? If you know who cow and chicken are processed why dismiss the tastiest of the three for whatever reason? I like pork. I think it helps turn a typical dish into something special. My seared panko crusted pork chops with white rice in a vegetable broth which gives it a nice blush color and fried plantains gives the dish an authentic Hispanic flare. Try it tonight.

you will need
4-thin loin pork chops
1-sprig thyme, minced
3-sage leaves, minced
2-cloves garlic, minced
1-egg beaten
1-cup white rice
1 cup all purpose flour
2-cups panko bread crumbs
2-cups water or vegetable broth
5-frozen plantains
1/2-cup canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

Season the pork chops with the thyme, garlic, sage salt and pepper to taste. Set up the flour, egg and bread crumbs and coat the pork chops in that order. In a saute' pan heat the oil in medium high heat. Cook the pork chops approximately 3 minutes on each side then remove and place on a rack or on paper towels to drain the excess oil. In a small pot bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil with some salt. Add the rice reduce heat to a simmer and cook according to the directions approximately 20 minutes

optional* Goya fried frozen plantains. Take the amount of plantains you will use and put in a bowl with very salted water for 5 minutes then drain and dry. In a pot with a cup of canola oil cook the plantains until golden brown and place on paper towels. Add salt as they cool.

When the rice is done place a 1/2 cup with one sliced pork chops and 2 plantains and enjoy

Happy Eating!