Name: Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 5 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds pork tenderloins; 2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 3 cups Panko bread crumbs; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lemon wedges

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Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets

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Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

Slice the tenderloins into 8 portions. Place two pork slices into a resealable bag (do not seal the bag). Pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1/2 inch thickness.

Repeat with remaining pork slices.

Transfer pork to a plate and season both sides with 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning.

Place flour into a shallow bowl. Place eggs and milk into another shallow bowl and whisk until combined. Place Panko, parmesan cheese and remaining all-purpose seasoning into another shallow bowl and combine.

Dredge pork lightly in flour ensuring there is a thin covering on both sides. Dip both sides of the pork into the egg mixture. Transfer to the Panko mixture and press firmly to ensure both sides are well coated. Transfer to a clean plate.

Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter has melted, fry two cutlets for 3- 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and the internal temperature is 145 degrees F. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer to preheated oven to keep warm.

Repeat with remaining cutlets.

Serve warm with at squeeze of lemon.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound for Even Cooking 🔨
Use a meat mallet to pound pork tenderloins to ¼-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking and maximum tenderness throughout each cutlet.
Panko-Parmesan Coating Secret 🧀
Mix Parmesan cheese directly into your Panko breadcrumbs and let sit for 5 minutes before breading—this creates an extra-savory, ultra-golden crust that won't separate.
Butter-Oil Frying Method ✨
Combine butter and olive oil in your pan (60/40 ratio) to achieve a higher smoke point while maintaining that rich, nutty flavor that elevates the crust.
Rest Between Breading Stages ⏱️
Refrigerate breaded cutlets for 15-20 minutes before frying—this helps the coating adhere better and prevents it from sliding off during cooking.
Lemon Wedge Timing 🍋
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the hot cutlets immediately after removing from the pan to brighten the richness and create an acidic contrast that elevates the entire dish.