Panko Crusted Pork Cutlet
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Ingredients
  • 2 boneless pork chops or cutlets– pounded thin for quick cooking
  • 3 tablespoons grape seed oil
  • ½ cup whole-wheat flour – you can use all-purpose, but whole wheat tasted nutty when browned.
  • 1 egg – well beaten
  • ½ cup panko crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Thyme or herb of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon butter - optional
Instructions
  1. Mise en place ~ Gather ingredients
  2. Preheat oven to 275°F
  3. Cooling rack and sheet pan
  4. Bring cutlets to room temperature; pat dry; season
  5. Dredge in flour – shake off excess
  6. Dredge in egg that is thinned with a tablespoon of water.
  7. Dredge in seasoned panko.
  8. Lay on a paper towel while oil is heating.
  9. Heat oil to shimmer stage.
  10. Place into hot skillet – leave it alone for 3 to 4 minutes.
  11. Turn over
  12. Add butter
  13. Leave it alone for another 3 to 4 minutes
  14. Remove and place on rack; place in the oven to keep warm and crisp.
  15. Portion and serve.
Notes
You can use all-purpose flour, but whole-wheat makes for a nutty taste.
When you place them on a rack this allows air to circulate and not become soggy.
Recipe by Make Mine Lemon at https://www.makeminelemon.com/panko-crusted-pork-cutlet/