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Epoch Times
13-07-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Skip the Box and Try These Homemade ‘Shake and Bake' Pork Chops
When I was growing up, it wasn't unusual for me to plop down at the dinner table in my Rainbow Brite T-shirt and stirrup pants to a plate of Shake 'N Bake pork chops. Introduced in 1965 to mimic fried chicken, Shake 'N Bake is a store-bought seasoned breading mix that came with a bag that you could shake the seasoning and meat together in. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, it was a supermarket shortcut that made homemade meals possible while my mom went back to school and my dad commuted in and out of the city each day. Shake 'N Bake was an icon of the time because it turned 'the other white meat' (pork) into an easy family dinner. These days, I prefer to mix up a batch of homemade seasoned breadcrumbs that tastes just how I remember it rather than purchasing the packaged seasoning mix for a premium at the grocery store. Plus, now that we no longer have to cook pork until it's bone-dry (in 2011 the USDA lowered the recommended doneness temperature for pork from 160 degrees F to 145 degrees F), our tastebuds can truly rejoice. Why You'll Love It It's so nostalgic. You probably have memories of eating Shake 'N Bake pork chops. This recipe makes oven-baked pork chops taste even better than your fondest memory, thanks to perfectly seasoned meat and a golden, well-seasoned breading made of pantry ingredients. Ready in 30 minutes or less. You can sit down to dinner in less than a half-hour, and this includes both prep and baking time. Key Ingredients in Shake and Bake Pork Chops Pork chops: Boneless pork loin chops are ideal for quick weeknight cooking. One-inch-thick pork chops are best, but if your chops are thinner, make sure to check for doneness early. Breadcrumbs: Use fine dried breadcrumbs to mimic the texture of the classic breading mixture. Celery seed: This spice is the flavor that makes these pork chops so delicious. It imparts a savory, earthy, celery flavor to the breading mixture. Neutral oil: Mix neutral-flavored oil into the breading mixture to help it stick to the pork chops and to encourage browning and a crisp texture. Helpful Swaps If you're looking for a crispier version of Shake and Bake, swap the fine dried breadcrumbs for panko breadcrumbs. Instead of baking, you can use an air fryer. Air-fry the breaded pork chops at 400 degrees F until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees F, flipping halfway through, about 12 minutes total. Storage and Make-ahead Tips The breading mixture, without the oil, can be combined and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three months. When ready to cook, stir the oil into the breading mixture, shake to coat the pork chops, and proceed with the recipe as written. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. The breading will soften upon refrigeration. What to Serve With Shake and Bake Pork Chops Shake and Bake Pork Chops Serves 4 1/2 cup plain fine, dried breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola, divided 4 (about 1-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops (about 1 1/2 pounds total) Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and fit a wire rack onto the baking sheet.
Buzz Feed
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I'm Completely Disgusted Yet I Can't Stop Looking At These Unhinged Things People Found While Cleaning Their Parent's And Grandparent's Homes
It's happened to all of us. Your parents get older, you get older, you go to visit home, look through the pantry, and you find some truly inexplicable stuff. I'm talking about something completely inedible. Something that doesn't even resemble what it's supposed to be. Something that might kill a small Victorian child. Here are some of the wildest things people have found in their parents' and grandparents' homes: 1. Finely aged Miracle Whip from 1997: 2. A special goth-edition bottle of ketchup from the '90s: 3. Shake 'N Bake prominently featuring Aaron Carter: 4. Whole mushrooms from 1983: 5. Peanut butter from 1983: 6. A once in a lifetime box of Cheerios: 7. Canned peaches aged to perfection from 1976: 8. A juice box featuring the Backstreet Boys official fan hotline: 9. A jar of mayonnaise from 24 years ago: 10. A sandwich from the Coolidge administration: Facebook 11. Perfectly good baby food from 1994: 12. A bag of caramel that's simply taunting you with how delicious it looks: 13. Almond extract from the '70s that seems to have evaporated: 14. The world's oldest can of Slim Fast: 15. A big bag of Lays from 1994: 16. A literal bottle of arsenic: 17. A casual tray of meat from 1999: u/workingemployee8767 / Via 18. A box of Tide from the '60s: u/tattedhippo / Via 19. Pringles from 1971: u/pleasedtomeetyou194 / Via 20. A roll of toilet paper from the literal 1940s: u/unknownaristocracy / Via 21. Some jam from 1990: 22. A bottle of Orbitz that has seen much, much better days: u/donkeyfarms42069 / Via 23. Twinkies just in time for the new millennium: u/aquietinspiration / Via 24. Pop-tarts containing a free movie rental: u/sawtoothpath / Via 25. A literal bottle of cocaine: u/human-employment-800 / Via 26. A box of 50 year old condoms: u/brickreek / Via 27. A can of NEW COKE tucked away in the vegetable drawer: u/random-non-sequiter / Via 28. A box of Barbie breakfast: u/squeakysnapdragon / Via 29. Egg nog old enough that Gerald Ford himself could have sipped it: u/lovesniff / Via 30. Some suspiciously good looking glass Gatorades: 31. Crackers older than your parents: 32. And something called "chocolate coated POISON:" u/flatgreysky / Via Oh, okay.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kraft Heinz utilizes 3D printer to adjust iconic bottle design: 'Our team tested over 45 prototypes'
Ketchup bottles in the United Kingdom are getting a new look, as Kraft Heinz has developed a fully recyclable lid with the help of a 3D printer. The cap is the novel piece, pairing a 100% polypropylene design with the previously recyclable bottle to create a circular product container, a company official blogged for The Consumer Goods Forum. The old top included silicone, which made it problematic to recover the plastic that made up the rest of the piece. "This innovative solution eliminated the non-recyclable silicone valve, which contaminates the recycling stream when recycled along with traditional closures, making the entire bottle fully circular," Trenten Huntington, Kraft Heinz senior manager of packaging sustainability, global procurement sustainability, and innovation, wrote. "Our team tested over 45 prototypes to find the optimal solution that balances functionality, ease of use, and aesthetics." Huntington said 185,000 hours of research and development went into the cap. It will be used with more Heinz sauces in Europe and elsewhere. The change also enables a smoother process for the food giant in production and logistics. The lid will supplant 300,000 non-recyclable closures annually, and it provides the same opening and dispensing experience for consumers. The blog noted that, as is true of all recyclables, the reuse of the cap will depend on "consumer education, infrastructure and suitable end markets." If buyers don't understand that the new top can be recycled or "the importance of doing so," for example, the resources that went into it will be for naught. Communities must also have access to collection and sorting, and then the plastic needs to be recoverable and usable in other products. This is a long journey for cheap plastic and often where recycling goes astray. Glass and aluminum are alternatives that don't lose quality in the recycling process and thus can be remade infinitely. In that vein, Kraft Heinz is looking to expand its sustainable and circular offerings, including by turning away from plastic. It would also do well to make the same switch with its U.S. ketchup bottles, just as it did for its famous Shake 'N Bake bags. When you think about a product's packaging, which of these factors is more important to you? The way it looks The information it provides The waste it produces I don't think about packaging at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. "We're also exploring other packaging alternatives, including compostable and reusable solutions, that could help close the loop even further," Huntington stated. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
