**Pork Cutlets Milanese: A Culinary Journey to Northern Italy**
Crispy, golden-brown, and bursting with flavor, Pork Cutlets Milanese is a beloved dish that embodies the culinary heritage of Milan, Italy. This classic recipe, also known as Cotoletta alla Milanese, has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide with its simplicity and deliciousness. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the origins, variations, and tantalizing flavors of this iconic dish. Discover the secrets behind the perfect breading, the art of achieving that perfect golden crust, and the delectable sauces that elevate this dish to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, let Pork Cutlets Milanese transport you to the heart of Italy with its irresistible charm and unforgettable taste.
CRISPY PORK CUTLETS
I hope you give this easy pork cutlet a delicious cream gravy. You can substitute veal, beef, turkey or chicken for the pork without missing a beat.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place pork between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
- Place pork pieces on a plate and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over pork pieces, lightly coating both sides. Pour eggs over pork, turning to coat.
- Transfer pork pieces to a bowl filled with panko bread crumbs. Press bread crumbs firmly into the meat on both sides. Transfer breaded cutlets to a clean plate, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in pickles, jalapeno pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until onions have softened, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in 1 1/2 tablespoon flour. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Slowly stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons cold milk, whisking constantly. Stir in remaining milk, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Simmer on low for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 breaded pork cutlets and cook until pork is not longer pink inside, and the crust is well-browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and pork cutlets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.2 g, Cholesterol 273.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 66.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 883.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
PORK CUTLETS
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg white and water until it starts to foam. Stir in a teaspoon of dry mustard. Season cutlet with salt and pepper. Dip the cutlet in flour, then the egg mixture, coating thoroughly, and then in the breadcrumbs. Be sure that both sides are covered well. Set aside, or refrigerate, covered by a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
- Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan until hot. Add the cutlet, lower the heat slightly, and cook for about 2 minutes. Turn with a spatula, and brown the other side. Continue cooking, turning once again if necessary, until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes in total. When done, the flesh will be white. Drain on a paper bag. Serve with a squeeze of lime.
- Serve with potato and leeks
PORK CUTLETS, MILAN STYLE
Make and share this Pork Cutlets, Milan Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chill
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Properly sliced pork will look like veal scaloppine.
- Pound each slice lightly on a flat surface with a flat mallet.
- Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Put egg, water, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Beat well.
- Combine bread crumbs and cheese in a flat dish.
- Dip pork slices in egg mixture to coat.
- Dredge slices on both sides in crumb mixture.
- Pat sides lightly to adhere crumbs.
- Heat 2 T oil in heavy skillet and in a single layer cook all pork until golden brown (3 mins per side).
- As pork cooks, transfer to heated platter.
- Continue cooking using the oil as necessary.
- Serve slices with a little marinara sauce.
PORK CUTLETS PARMIGIANA
This Italian-American comfort food recipe came to The Times in 1993 in one of Pierre Franey's beloved "60-Minute Gourmet" columns. His version of the classic casserole calls for slices of pork loin, a "lean, moist and versatile" option, Mr. Franey said, which are pounded thin then breaded and pan-fried until golden. A simple tomato sauce of canned crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic and oregano comes together in about five minutes, which is layered in a baking dish with the cutlets and topped with a blanket of mozzarella. The whole dish is showered with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and baked until bubbly. Mr. Franey suggested serving it with spaghetti, which seems like a great idea to us, but we might add a tangle of sautéed broccoli rabe to cut through the richness.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pound each slice of pork on a flat surface with a meat pounder or a mallet to about 1/4-inch thick. (Properly pounded slices will look like veal scallopini.)
- Place the egg, water, cumin, rosemary and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl, and beat well. Place the bread crumbs on a flat dish.
- Dip the pork slices in the egg mixture to coat and then dip in the bread crumbs. Pat lightly with the flat side of a kitchen knife to help the crumbs to adhere.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic and onions. Cook, stirring for one minute; do not brown. Add the tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and place as many cutlets as possible in one layer. When the slices are golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes, cook on the other side for 3 minutes. As the pieces are done, transfer them to a heated platter. Add more oil, if necessary, to the skillet, and continue cooking the rest of the slices in the same manner.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a baking dish large enough to hold the cutlets in one layer, spoon a little sauce over the bottom, add the cutlets, spoon more tomato sauce on top and cover each cutlet with mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the dish and bake until piping hot and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 614, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 804 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK CUTLETS WITH LEMON AND CAPERS
Meat, breaded and fried, is a can't-lose dinner proposition from Milan to Texas and back. Here pork loin is pounded thin, dipped in flour and beaten egg, then coated in bread crumbs and shallow-fried until golden and crisp. A little messy to make? Yes, but less so than you'd think. Accompanied by a mixture of chopped parsley, lemon zest and capers and a sprinkling of chopped egg, it's an elegant weeknight splurge. But a wedge of lemon is all the garnish a well-fried cutlet really needs.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With a meat mallet, pound pork slices to flatten slightly. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle a baking sheet or platter with bread crumbs. Dust pork slices with flour on both sides, then soak in beaten egg for 2 minutes. Using a fork or tongs, remove pork slices one at a time from egg mixture and place on top of crumbs. Sprinkle tops of slices with more bread crumbs, then turn over and sprinkle again so each slice is well coated. (They may be prepared up to this point an hour ahead and refrigerated, uncovered.)
- Mix together parsley, lemon zest and capers in a small bowl. Chop hard-cooked egg and set aside.
- Pour olive oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet (or use two pans to avoid crowding). Turn heat to medium high. When oil looks wavy, carefully place cutlets in pan and fry for 2 minutes, until golden. (Reduce heat if necessary.) Turn and cook for 2 minutes on other side, then remove and drain on paper towel. Season fried cutlets lightly with salt and pepper.
- Arrange cutlets on a warm platter. Sprinkle with parsley mixture, then with chopped egg. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 607, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 535 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK CHOPS, MILAN STYLE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Properly sliced pork will look like veal scaloppine. Pound each slice lightly on a flat surface with a flat mallet. Sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Put egg, water, salt and pepper in mixing bowl. Beat well.
- Combine bread crumbs and cheese in flat dish. Blend well.
- Dip pork slices in egg mixture to coat. Dredge slices on both sides in crumb-and-cheese mixture. Pat lightly with flat side of kitchen knife to help crumbs adhere.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in heavy skillet and add as much meat as possible in one layer. When slices are golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes, cook on other side 2 to 3 minutes. As pieces cook transfer to heated platter.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to skillet and more slices in one layer. Continue cooking, adding a little oil as necessary. Serve slices with a little tomato sauce spooned over.
Tips:
- To ensure the pork cutlets are tender and juicy, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness before cooking.
- For a crispy coating, make sure the pork cutlets are coated evenly in the egg mixture and breadcrumbs.
- Use a large skillet with enough oil to allow the pork cutlets to fry without overcrowding. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the pork cutlets over medium heat to prevent them from burning. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a steady sizzle.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork cutlets are cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). This will ensure they are cooked through without overcooking.
Conclusion:
Pork cutlets Milanese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender pork, crispy coating, and flavorful sauce makes this dish a hit with everyone. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
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