Panko-Crusted Mustard Pork Cutlets

Snow Pea's Note:

Panko breadcrumbs give these cutlets a nice, light, crisp crust. This recipe serves 2, but can easily be doubled. Originally from Bon Appetit.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ¾ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs, found in the Oriental section at most supermarkets)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon, rind of
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 (10 ounce) pork cutlets , tenderized,if preferred
• 3 tablespoons olive oil , more if necessary
• lemon wedge (optional)
• fresh sage sprigs (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients on plate.
2. Whisk egg and 2 T water in medium bowl to blend.
3. Whisk mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in small bowl.
4. Dredge pork cutlets with mayo-mustard mixture; dip into beaten egg, then coat with panko crumb mixture.
5. Transfer to plate.
6. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over med-high heat.
7. Add pork; cook until no longer pink on inside and crumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
8. Garnish with fresh sage, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

Reviews

[KPD]

excellent recipe! we enjoyed this so much because it's different from you basic breaded pork chops. i actually used horseradish in the place of mustard and also baked at 350 for 10 minutes after pan frying. otherwise i followed the recipe to a T! thanks for this excellent recipe, snow pea!!

[Kelly M.]

Very good and simple. I made this for one using a boneless chop pounded thin. I did not use the egg, it definitely did not need it, and I squirted a little lemon juice at the end. I also added a tiny bit of salt. Great weeknight dish.

[Bergy]

This is such an easy tasty recipe. I have only recently tried Panko and it is far superior to ordinary bread crumbs. I did not use the egg I just spread the mayo/mustard on the cutlets with a knife and then dipped them in the crumb mixture - the crumbs had no problem sticking to the meat-love the fresh sage and lemon zest in the crumbs. this will go into my Tried & True recipes - thanks Snow Pea for a tasty dinner