Crispy Pork Milanese with Lemon Arugula
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Pork Milanese with Lemon Arugula
Description
Crispy Pork Milanese with Lemon Arugula begins with pounding boneless pork loin chops evenly to about half-inch thickness and seasoning them generously. They are then dipped in beaten egg and coated in a blend of seasoned panko breadcrumbs and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The pork is pan-fried in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through to 145°F internal temperature.
The accompanying lemon arugula salad is simply tossed with salt, pepper, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and topped with freshly shaved Parmesan. This salad lends a bright, peppery contrast to the rich, crispy pork. The crisp crust of the Milanese and tender pork combine with the fresh greens for a complete plate.
Serve sliced pork on a bed of the lemon arugula for a meal that highlights texture and flavor contrast. This dish suits casual or slightly elevated dining and pairs well with crusty bread or light side dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 pork loin chops boneless
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs seasoned
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
lemon arugula
- 6 to 8 cups arugula greens
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 to 2 lemon juiced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly shaved
Instructions
- Use a meat tenderizer to pound the pork chops until they are about ½ inch thick. You want them all even in thickness. Season the pork all over with salt and pepper.
- Lightly beat the eggs in one bowl. In another bowl. Combined the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Dip each piece of pork in the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they adhere.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the pork chops (you may need to do this in batches) and cook on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown and crispy and the internet temperature is 145 degrees F. Remove the pork and let it rest a few minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve over the lemon arugula!
lemon arugula
- Place the arugula in a bowl and toss it well with salt and pepper. Squeeze on the juice of 1 lemon and drizzle on 1 tablespoons of olive oil and toss well. You can add more lemon juice/oil if you wish – go by your preference!
- Add in the shaved parmesan and toss well. Serve immediately with the crispy pork.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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