Pork Milanese
Pork Milanese is an Italian classic that brings together tender, breaded pork cutlets fried to a golden crisp. Each bite offers a delightful combination of crunch and juiciness, making it the perfect dish for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it hot with fresh lemon wedges and your choice of sides for a versatile and satisfying meal that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork cutlets (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Lightly coat each pork cutlet in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture.
- Press each cutlet into the breadcrumb mixture until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add breaded cutlets to the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Season the flour with salt and pepper for extra flavor. Substitute pork with chicken or eggplant for variety. For added crunch, double-coat the cutlets by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.