Unbelievably Crispy Pork Cutlets – An Outrageously Delicious

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 cutlets

Ingredients

  • 2(1 1/4 pound)fully trimmed pork tenderloins, cut into 8 pieces

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour, or as needed

  • 2eggs, beaten

  • 3cupspanko bread crumbs

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • cupdiced dill pickles

  • 1jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1bunchgreen onions, chopped, green tops reserved

  • 1pinchcayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 ½tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 1 ½cupscold milk, or more as needed

  • 1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce, or to taste

  • ¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

  • ½cupvegetable oil for frying

  • salt to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Place pork pieces 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.

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  2. Transfer pork pieces to a plate and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of flour, lightly coating both sides. Pour eggs over pork, turning to coat.

  3. Place panko in a shallow bowl; place pork pieces in panko, pressing firmly to coat on both sides. Transfer breaded cutlets to a clean plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

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  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in pickles, jalapeño pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until onions have softened, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for 3 minutes.

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  5. 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; set sauce aside.

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  6. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the breaded pork cutlets and cook until pork is no longer pink inside, and the crust is well-browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

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  7. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and pork cutlets.

  8. Serve cutlets topped with sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories748
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g
38%
Saturated Fat
12g
58%
Cholesterol
274mg
91%
Sodium
883mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
71g
26%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
67g
134%
Vitamin C
15mg
16%
Calcium
176mg
14%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
1119mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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