Breaded Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1-1/2 cups crushed saltines
• 6 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup olive or bacon grease
•  pinches of pepper & paprika 
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Directions

• lightly flour chops to ensure breading will stick. let dry slightly.
• In a shallow bowl, combine egg and milk. Place cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating.
• In a large skillet, cook chops in oil for 10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients

• 8 strawberries, hulled
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cubes ice, crushed

Directions

1. In a blender combine strawberries, milk, yogurt, sugar and vanilla. Toss in the ice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and serve.