Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin , cut into 1/2 inch circles ( boneless loin chops work well also )
1/2 lemon , juice of
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , for frying
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup jarred lemon curd
1/4 cup small caper , drained , room temperature
Pork Schnitzel is a popular dish in Austria, but has become quite a classic for Americans as well. The crispy, breaded pork cutlet is great on its own or served with a tangy topping like the lemon-caper cream. It is quick and easy to make, but feels like a special meal. The dish can be served with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2.Pound the pork with a mallet until it is 1/4 inch thick.
3.Mix flour and poultry seasoning in a shallow pan. In another shallow pan whisk eggs, lemon juice and dijon-style mustard together. In the third shallow pan, add bread crumbs.
4.Coat pork in flour mixture, then egg mixture. Finally, coat in bread crumbs.
5.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add pork and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
6.Remove pork from skillet and place it on a lined baking sheet. Bake it for 2-3 minutes until it is fully cooked.

PROS

This dish is simple, healthy and can be made relatively quickly.

The lemon-caper cream provides a refreshing light flavor to the juicy pork schnitzel.

CONS

The dish can be a bit messy to make with the three-step coating process.

The breading can burn if cooked for too long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lean pork is a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals that help maintain strong bones, teeth and muscles.
The lemon and caper used in this recipe provide Vitamin C and antioxidants.

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