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Pork Milanese

Ingredients

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  • 2 thick, boneless pork loin chops, center cut
  • 3/4 C. Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 C. ground Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
  • 2 lg. eggs
  • 1 Tbls. water
  • pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1/3 C. oil (olive, avocado, vegetable)

Garnish:

  • chopped Parsley
  • lemon wedges
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Slice pork in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets.  With the smooth side of a meat mallet, pound each cutlet to about 1/4″ thick, or your desired thickness.  Season with salt & pepper.
  2. In wide bowl, combine panko with Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese.  In second bowl, add flour, and third bowl whisk eggs with a little bit of water.
  3. One at a time, dredge each cutlet (both sides) through flour, then eggs, then panko breadcrumbs. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in cast iron skillet (or other heavy skillet) over medium heat.  Cook each cutlet about 3 minutes on each side until cooked through and crispy.  You may need a little more time depending how thick your pork pieces are.  Drain on paper towel lined plate.
  5. Serve with a squeeze of lemon, chopped parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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