Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Cutlet)

Name: Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Cutlet)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 4 chops boneless pork loin chops, pounded 1/4-inch thin; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 4 lemon wedges

The Polish answer to schnitzel: pork loin pounded thin, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and pan-fried in butter until shatteringly crisp and golden. Serve with mashed potatoes and pickled beets for a classic plate.

40 minEasyServes 4490 cal/serving

PolishDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 chops boneless pork loin chops, pounded 1/4-inch thin
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp garlic powder
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
4 lemon wedges

Instructions

1

Place 4 chops boneless pork loin chops between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
2

Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, one with 2 beaten large eggs, and one with 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs.
3

Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in egg, letting the excess drip off. Press firmly into breadcrumbs to coat both sides completely.
4

Heat 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and subsides.
5

Working in batches if needed, add the breaded cutlets and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Transfer to a wire rack.
6

Serve immediately with 4 lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.

Questions

Can I make Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Cutlet) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Cutlet) gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Cutlet) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Cutlet)?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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