Hard

Folded Pork Cutlets

Total Time
1h 48m
31m prep ยท 77m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Hard
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This stuffed pork cutlet recipe has an unusual look and feel. I thought I'd seen all there was to see when it came to pan-fried pork cutlets, but then I saw something called "Katsu Mille-Feuille," and I realized I hadn't seen anything yet. Okay, I'm being a little dramatic, but I really loved the internal flavoring opportunities the multi-layer technique provides. I look forward to seeing what you come up with! Served here with a salad and a squeeze of lemon on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 , 1 pound
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut pork tenderloin in half lengthwise. Place each half between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/8-inch thickness.

  2. 2

    Remove top layer of plastic wrap. Season pork with salt, pepper, and cayenne; spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on top. Grate Monterey Jack cheese over mustard and sprinkle with parsley.

  3. 3

    Fold in the pointiest end 1/3 of the way. Fold in the sides. Give pork another fold; fold remaining end on top. Flip cutlets seam-side down in the plastic wrap and lightly pound until flattened. Unwrap cutlets and season again with salt, pepper, and cayenne.

  4. 4

    Place cutlets onto a plate and dust on all sides with flour until lightly coated. Place beaten egg into a shallow dish; place bread crumbs into a second shallow dish. Dredge each cutlet in egg, then press in bread crumbs to coat. Let cutlets rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Heat at least 1/4 inch olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook each cutlet in hot oil until crust is browned and meat springs back when poked, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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