Pork Cutlets With Balsamic and Thyme

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 16
Tender and flavorful Pork Cutlets With Balsamic and Thyme recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

30 g butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 pork cutlets
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons garlic
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup stock
1 fennel bulb
1 lemon
mashed potatoes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
548
Sugar
5g
Fat
29g
Pork cutlets are a popular meat cut from the loin that is often used in German and Austrian cuisine. They are lean, quick-cooking, and flavorful when properly seasoned and cooked. This recipe adds the richness of balsamic vinegar and thyme, which complements the sweetness of fennel and freshness of lemon. It is a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner, date night, or a family gathering. Serve it with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or your favorite starch for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet on medium heat until the butter is melted.
2.Season the pork cutlets with salt, freshly ground black pepper and fresh thyme leaves on both sides, using your fingers to press the herbs onto the meat.
3.Add the pork cutlets to the skillet and cook them for 4-5 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
4.Remove the pork cutlets from the skillet and set them aside, covering with foil to keep them warm.
5.Add garlic to the skillet and stir it for a few seconds until fragrant.
6.Pour balsamic vinegar and stock into the skillet while stirring.
7.Add fennel bulb that is cut into wedges to the skillet and let it cook for a couple of minutes until slightly softened.
8.Squeeze lemon juice over the top and stir everything together.
9.Put the pork cutlets onto plates and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve with mashed potatoes on the side.

PROS

The pork cutlets are tender and juicy, the balsamic vinegar and thyme sauce is rich and flavorful.

This dish is easy to make, requiring common ingredients and just a few steps.

CONS

Pork cutlets can be dry if overcooked, check the internal temperature with a thermometer to ensure they are fully cooked but still juicy.

The dish contains some unhealthy saturated fats from the pork and butter; consume in moderation as part of balanced meals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Balsamic vinegar may have antioxidant and blood sugar lowering effects, and can be used as a flavoring instead of high calorie dressings.
Thyme contains essential oils and antioxidants that may provide anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and immunity-boosting effects. It is often used to season meat dishes. Fennel is an herb with a mild anise flavor that may improve digestion, reduce inflammation and increase satiety.

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