Among the many culinary delights that grace the tables of Italy, pork cutlet al cindona stands out as a masterpiece of flavor and texture. This traditional dish, originating from the region of Lazio, takes its name from the small town of Cindona, where it is said to have originated. The combination of tender pork cutlets, savory prosciutto, and gooey melted cheese creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the necessary steps and tips to create an authentic and delicious pork cutlet al cindona in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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CRISPY PORK CUTLETS
I hope you give this easy pork cutlet a delicious cream gravy. You can substitute veal, beef, turkey or chicken for the pork without missing a beat.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place pork between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
- Place pork pieces on a plate and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over pork pieces, lightly coating both sides. Pour eggs over pork, turning to coat.
- Transfer pork pieces to a bowl filled with panko bread crumbs. Press bread crumbs firmly into the meat on both sides. Transfer breaded cutlets to a clean plate, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in pickles, jalapeno pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until onions have softened, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in 1 1/2 tablespoon flour. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Slowly stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons cold milk, whisking constantly. Stir in remaining milk, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Simmer on low for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 breaded pork cutlets and cook until pork is not longer pink inside, and the crust is well-browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and pork cutlets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.2 g, Cholesterol 273.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 66.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 883.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
FOLDED PORK CUTLETS
I thought I'd seen all there was to see when it came to pan-fried pork cutlets, but then I saw something called Katsu 'Mille-Feuille,' and I realized I hadn't seen anything yet. Okay, I'm being a little dramatic, but I really loved the unusual look and feel, as well as the internal flavoring opportunities the multi-layer technique provides. I look forward to seeing what you come up with! Served here with a salad and a squeeze of lemon on top.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise. Place each half between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Season pork with salt, pepper, and cayenne; spread a thin layer of mustard on top. Grate Monterey Jack cheese onto the pork. Sprinkle parsley on top. 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. Dust on all sides with flour until lightly coated. Place beaten egg and bread crumbs in two shallow dishes. Dredge each cutlet in egg, then cover with bread crumbs. Let cutlets rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat at least 1/4 inch oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook each cutlet until crust is browned and until meat springs back when poked, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 825 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 233.5 mg, Fat 50.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 56.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 985.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PORK CUTLETS PARMIGIANA
This Italian-American comfort food recipe came to The Times in 1993 in one of Pierre Franey's beloved "60-Minute Gourmet" columns. His version of the classic casserole calls for slices of pork loin, a "lean, moist and versatile" option, Mr. Franey said, which are pounded thin then breaded and pan-fried until golden. A simple tomato sauce of canned crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic and oregano comes together in about five minutes, which is layered in a baking dish with the cutlets and topped with a blanket of mozzarella. The whole dish is showered with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and baked until bubbly. Mr. Franey suggested serving it with spaghetti, which seems like a great idea to us, but we might add a tangle of sautéed broccoli rabe to cut through the richness.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pound each slice of pork on a flat surface with a meat pounder or a mallet to about 1/4-inch thick. (Properly pounded slices will look like veal scallopini.)
- Place the egg, water, cumin, rosemary and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl, and beat well. Place the bread crumbs on a flat dish.
- Dip the pork slices in the egg mixture to coat and then dip in the bread crumbs. Pat lightly with the flat side of a kitchen knife to help the crumbs to adhere.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic and onions. Cook, stirring for one minute; do not brown. Add the tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and place as many cutlets as possible in one layer. When the slices are golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes, cook on the other side for 3 minutes. As the pieces are done, transfer them to a heated platter. Add more oil, if necessary, to the skillet, and continue cooking the rest of the slices in the same manner.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a baking dish large enough to hold the cutlets in one layer, spoon a little sauce over the bottom, add the cutlets, spoon more tomato sauce on top and cover each cutlet with mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the dish and bake until piping hot and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 614, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 804 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK CUTLETS
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg white and water until it starts to foam. Stir in a teaspoon of dry mustard. Season cutlet with salt and pepper. Dip the cutlet in flour, then the egg mixture, coating thoroughly, and then in the breadcrumbs. Be sure that both sides are covered well. Set aside, or refrigerate, covered by a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap.
- Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan until hot. Add the cutlet, lower the heat slightly, and cook for about 2 minutes. Turn with a spatula, and brown the other side. Continue cooking, turning once again if necessary, until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes in total. When done, the flesh will be white. Drain on a paper bag. Serve with a squeeze of lime.
- Serve with potato and leeks
PORK CUTLET AL CINDONA
a wonderfully rich dish with an incredible blend of flavors.It will definitely impress your friends at a dinner party.This dish would go very well with a light fruity red wine slightly chilled or a German Riesling
Provided by uncledoofus
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat over to 450 degrees.
- Cut the pork loin into 1 in.thick slices.
- Pound the slices until aprox.1/8 in.thick then tenderize with the other side of mallet (or use a tenderizer mallet)
- Drain and pick over crabmeat.
- Add mayo to crab meat and 2 chopped shallots, salt and white pepper
- Pre heat a heavy bottom sauté pan until very hot.
- Salt and pepper both sides of the pounded pork.
- Add olive oil to the hot pan and sear pork on both sides until lightly brown (aprox 2-3 min per side).
- Put browned pork on hot plate cover with foil and set aside.
- Cut the asparagus aprox 2 ½ inches long and place the tops briefly in rapidly boiling salted water until crisp-tender. Drain and dry them well and set aside
- After all the pork is browned drain out oil from pan.
- Return pan to medium heat add 2 TBS of butter, the remaining chopped shallots and garlic and sautee for about 2 minutes.
- deglaze the pan with the wine and lemon juice.
- Reduce this until it is thick and has syrup like consistency.
- Add the meat juices that have formed under the resting pork to this mixture.
- Add this deglazed syrup with shallots and garlic to the Hollandaise sauce.
- To assemble: Lay the pork on a baking sheet in one layer
- Sprinkle each piece with the shredded Gruyere cheese.
- Top each piece with the crabmeat mixture.
- Divide the asparagus evenly on each piece and place on top of the crabmeat Cover the top of each piece with the Hollandaise sauce and bake in the pre heated oven aprox 5 min until the top starts to color slightly.
- Remove from oven and serve.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 1045.1, Fat 60.4, SaturatedFat 24.3, Cholesterol 315.6, Sodium 639, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 98.3
Tips:
- To achieve the best results, select pork cutlets that are about 1/2-inch thick. Thinner cutlets will cook too quickly and become dry, while thicker cutlets will take longer to cook and may not cook evenly.
- Pounding the pork cutlets helps to tenderize them and makes them more receptive to the marinade. If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy skillet.
- The marinade for the pork cutlets is simple but flavorful. The combination of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and lemon zest infuses the pork with a delicious taste.
- Be sure to marinate the pork cutlets for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. Marinating the pork for too long can make it tough.
- When cooking the pork cutlets, be careful not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the pork cutlets from cooking evenly.
- Cook the pork cutlets over medium heat until they are cooked through. Pork is considered safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the pork cutlets immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Pork cutlet al cindona is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork cutlets are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is simple but delicious. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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