Crunchy Baked Pork Chops

Ingredients

• table salt
• 4 boneless center-cut pork chops, 6 to 8 ounces each, 3/4 to 1 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat
• 4 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
• 1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3 large egg whites
• 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
• lemon wedges