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Pork Cutlets with Apples
Pork Cutlets with Apples is a simple, delicious recipe for fall or any time of year. Pair thin and crispy cutlets with juicy apple slices in a delicious cream sauce, then enjoy with mashed potatoes or any of your favorite cozy side dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings (about 2 cutlets and apples each)
Calories: 402 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork cutlets (about 12, see note 1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large apples peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (4 ounces)
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Dredge one cutlet in flour and shake to remove excess, then repeat with remaining cutlets.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add pork cutlets in a single layer (working in batches if necessary) and cook until a golden brown crust forms on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip the cutlets and continue cooking until the other side is browned and the chops are cooked through, reaching 145 degrees on an internal thermometer (8-10 minutes total). Transfer to a plate or rimmed baking sheet and repeat with any remaining cutlets, tenting the plate with foil to keep warm.
- Add apples to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add apple juice and cook until the juice has mostly evaporated, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes (you should be able to draw a line with your spoon through the sauce, and the line doesn't fill in). Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper).
- Add pork cutlets back to the skillet and stir until heated through and coated with the sauce. Garnish with chives.
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Notes
- Pork cutlets: Cut from pork chops, these boneless pieces of pork are cut thin so they cook quickly in the pan.
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 generous servings, 2 to 3 cutlets per serving depending on their individual weight.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead: The cutlets can be dusted with flour and refrigerated up to a day in advance. You can also peel and slice the apples in advance, storing them covered in the refrigerator, submerged in water with lemon juice, up to 1 day in advance.
- Freezer: Wrap leftover cutlets in freezer-safe packaging and freeze up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving (about 2 cutlets and apples)
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
702mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (about 2 cutlets and apples each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (about 2 cutlets and apples) | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.