Pork Milanese

Name: Pork Milanese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds thin-cut boneless pork loin chops; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 to 6 tablespoons olive oil; Lemon wedges, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Bread crumbs with lemon zest and Parmesan give pork Milanese its crispy, crunchy finish. Pair these easy pan-fried pork chops with an arugula salad, or keep things casual and serve them as a sandwich.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds thin-cut boneless pork loin chops
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 to 6 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Pound pork with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. Dip pork in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Working in batches, cook pork until golden brown and a thermometer reads 145°, 2-3 minutes on each side, using remaining oil as needed. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked pork: 565 calories, 29g fat (8g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein.

Crispy restaurant-style pork Milanese is easy to make at home. This classic Italian dish is great for both weeknights and special occasions. Keep your heat over medium so your pork has time to cook through and your breadcrumbs don’t burn. —Grace Vallo, Salem, New Hampshire

Recipe Creator

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