Crispy Pork Cutlets
Pork tenderloin may seem like stuffy dinner party fare, but we're here to show you how to make it a weeknight regular.
Recipe Summary 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.
Ingredients | Pork Tenderloin Sides Recipes2 (1 1/4 pound) fully trimmed pork tenderloins, cut into 8 piecessalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed2 eggs, beaten3 cups panko bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter⅓ cup diced dill pickles1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced1 bunch green onions, chopped, green tops reserved1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour1 ½ cups cold milk, or more as needed1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste½ cup vegetable oil for fryingsalt to tasteDirectionsPlace 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.Info | Pork Tenderloin Sides Recipesprep:
20 mins
cook:
30 mins
additional:
15 mins
total:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 cutlets
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