PORK CUTLETS PARMIGIANA

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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

8 thin slices lean boneless loin of pork, about 2 ounces each
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 thin slices of mozzarella cheese, sliced in half
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

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

Jim Mackey
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I was really impressed with this recipe! The pork cutlets were cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese melted beautifully on top. The sauce was also very flavorful, and I loved the addition of the fresh herbs.


Sajjad Pakistani
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork cutlets are cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese melts beautifully on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


aktayaar ali
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The pork cutlets are juicy and tender, and the Parmesan cheese melts perfectly on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Jennifer Hamby
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This recipe is a winner! The pork cutlets are cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese melts beautifully on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Junior Tuivanua
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover pork chops. The pork cutlets are juicy and tender, and the Parmesan cheese melts perfectly on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Rohi Cholistan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The pork cutlets are juicy and tender, and the Parmesan cheese melts perfectly on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the ad


Harmonie Keen
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I was really impressed with this recipe! The pork cutlets were cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese melted beautifully on top. The sauce was also very flavorful, and I loved the addition of the fresh herbs.


Time line treasures
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork cutlets are cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese melts beautifully on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Kingston Pardee
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The pork cutlets are juicy and tender, and the Parmesan cheese melts perfectly on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Martha Garcia
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This recipe is a winner! The pork cutlets are cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese melts beautifully on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Lydia Bironika
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover pork chops. The pork cutlets are juicy and tender, and the Parmesan cheese melts perfectly on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Sthembiso Masilela
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The pork cutlets are juicy and tender, and the Parmesan cheese melts perfectly on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the ad


Pardeep Yadav
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I was really impressed with this recipe! The pork cutlets were cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese melted beautifully on top. The sauce was also very flavorful, and I loved the addition of the fresh herbs.


Mohamed Allan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork cutlets are juicy and tender, and the Parmesan cheese melts perfectly on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Fontilla Meighen
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always been a success. The pork cutlets are always cooked perfectly, and the Parmesan cheese melts beautifully on top. The sauce is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


John Nertia
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I always make it when I'm having guests over, and it's always a hit. The pork cutlets are so flavorful, and the Parmesan cheese adds a nice touch of richness.


Teagan Cummingham
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The pork cutlets were juicy and tender, and the Parmesan cheese melted perfectly on top. The sauce was also delicious, and I loved the addition of the fresh herbs.