Weekly Meal Deal: Shake & Bake Pork Chops w/Zucchini Fries

This week’s meal deal is simple, yet delicious! I am even giving you guys a little treat.  Since I have been behind the past couple weeks I thought I would give you 2 recipes for the price of 1.  Yep, you are getting 2 recipes tonight!

I saw that the Pork Loin Chops are on sale for $3.69/lb.  While I was at the store they had the Pork loins on sale for $2.49/lb.  Why am I paying Publix $1.20/lb to cut my meat??  So, I bought the Loin and cut it into pork chops myself.  I left the other half as a roast for a quick crock pot BBQ Pork dinner one night next week. So, I got 2 meals for $9!  Plus, there will be left overs! SCORE!

I am loving the fact that all of the summer vegetables and fruits are starting to hit the stores!  I saw fresh corn on the cob, huge eggplants, watermelon, and tons of summer squash and zucchini.  OH Zucchini, I have tried to like it.  I have made casseroles, and pasta dishes, and even stuffed it.  I just can’t make myself eat zucchini.  I am trying to set a good example for my kids.  I let them watch me taste it every-time I try it.   They know I don’t like it.  It’s some kind of torture!  After researching this horrid vegetable I finally came up with a way to cook it that I thought I may like.  I made Zucchini Fries.  Hey, if it is battered and fried it has to taste better, Right?!

Here are your two recipes for this week!  Hope you guys have a super weekend!

Shake and Bake Pork Chops

Shake and Bake Pork Chops Printable Version

• 4 Boneless Pork Chops
• 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (or homemade bread crumbs)
• 1 egg
• 2 tsps. water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up!

In a bowl whisk together the egg and the water to create an egg wash.

Dip Pork chops one at a time into the egg wash, and then into the crumbs. Make sure they are coated well.

Place pork chops onto baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through depending on the thickness of the chops.

Serve with potatoes, salad, anything that sounds yummy!

Zucchini Fries

Zucchini Fries Printable Version

• 2 Medium Zucchini
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsps. Water
• 1 ½ Cup flour
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 Tbsp. garlic salt
• ½ tsp. pepper
• Vegetable Oil for frying

Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet, or Dutch oven for frying; about 350.

Peel and cut zucchini into fry shapes.

In a bowl whisk together the egg and the water to create an egg wash.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and spices.

Dip the Zucchini into the egg wash, and then into the flour mixture.  Make sure they are coated well.

Drop them into the fryer and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Salt and serve immediately.

For my gluten free folks you can use the Bread Crumbs instead of the flour mixture, or use rice flour.

Sauce

For a great little dipping sauce mix equal parts ketchup and mayo.  Sprinkle some pepper and voila!

This sauce is great for fries, onion rings, etc.!

Meal Deal

Here is a surprise.  We are going to do this meal deal for 2 meals.  If you buy a pork loin like I did, you can make this Shake and Bake Pork Chop and the Crockpot BBQ Pork (since this is boneless, you won’t have to cook it as long)  for a surprisingly low price per serving!

These prices are the current sale prices at Publix this week.  A big thanks to Michelle at I Heart Publix for the sale and coupon matchups! Without her I would be lost!  Some of the below prices are estimates. Prices may vary by store.

• Pork loins are on sale for $2.49/lb if you cut your own chops like I did. They are typically around 4 lbs ($9.96).

• Bread Crumbs $1.99 (est) or make your own

• Pure Wesson Oil, 100% Natural, Vegetable or Canola or Corn or Best Blend, 48 oz bot, BOGO $3.79
  • -$.50/1 Wesson Oil, Any 48 Oz. (Manufacturer’s Coupon With Kroger Logo)
    
  • -$1/2 Wesson Oil (48 oz. or larger), any – All You, April 2010
    
  • -$1/1 Wesson Canola Oil, Any 48 Oz. Or Larger – ConAgra Rediscover Your Balance Booklet

• Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 18 oz Bottle, $2.35

• Fresh Express Salad Blend, Assorted Varieties, 4.5 to 12 oz bag, Surprisingly Low Price

• • -$.55/1 Fresh Express Salad Blends And Complete Kits, Any (DND 5) Tearpad
    
  • -$1/1 Fresh Express Salad Blends, Any Blinkie
    
  • -$1/2 Fresh Express Publix coupon Peelie (on Vidalia onions)
    
  • -$1/2 Fresh Express Publix coupon Family Style Magazine

• Zucchini $1.49/lb (estimate) (2 lbs)
  
  • Check local farmers market and other stores for better prices

Grand Total after Coupons

$20.07

Divide by 2 (for meals)

$10.03

Divide by 4 (servings per meal)

$2.50 per person

PLUS…extra Oil, BBQ Sauce, and Possibly extra pork!

Printable Grocery List Here

In summary you have 2 great new recipes.  Enough groceries for 2 meals, plus extras!  And, you have saved a ton of money and time!  What could be better?

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