How to Make Folded Pork Cutlets - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a perfectly cooked pork cutlet. The crispy exterior and juicy interior make for a delicious and satisfying meal. But what if we told you there's a way to take your pork cutlets to the next level? Enter: folded pork cutlets. This recipe takes the classic pork cutlet and adds a whole new dimension of flavor and texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
  • olive oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 cutlets

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

    825 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 234mg
    • Sodium: 986mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 57g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 239mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 688mg