Parmesan Pork Chops

Some days it's fun to play with your food and I got to use both sides of my meat tenderizer today.  

Parmesan Pork Chops

2 butterfly cut boneless pork chops
8 butter crackers, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese


Cut the pork chops in half and then pound with the flat side of your tenderizer until 1/4" thin.  Use the spiked side to embed the seasonings and crackers, flip and do the same to the 2nd side.  Place in a hot skillet with extra virgin olive oil and cook until almost 145°.  Divide out grated Parmesan cheese on each of the pork chops and place in a 350° oven until melted and golden brown - about 5 minutes.  Be sure to test the temperature again to make sure it's at least 145°.