Pork Milanese (milanesa De Cerdo)
Pork Milanese, known as Milanesa de Cerdo in Argentina, is a popular dish that features breaded and fried pork cutlets. This recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Argentinian dish at home.
Ingredients
- 4 pork cutlets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the pork cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each pork cutlet in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the breaded pork cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the pork Milanese to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of side dishes.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Plastic wrap Shallow dishes Large skillet Paper towels
Tools
Meat mallet Tongs
Serving suggestions
Pork Milanese is traditionally served with a side of mashed potatoes, a fresh green salad, or a simple tomato and onion salad.
Tips & tricks
For a crispier coating, refrigerate the breaded pork cutlets for 30 minutes before frying.
Cost
$12