Pork Piccata Sandwiches

 
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Times:

10 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook

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Ingredients:

4 pork cutlets, 4 ounces, 1/4-inch thick
lemon pepper
2 teaspoons butter
4 large sandwich buns, split
Lemon wedges

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Cooking Directions:

Coat cutlets well with lemon pepper to taste. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter to sizzling over medium-high heat. Cook cutlets quickly to brown both sides, turning once, about 7-8 minutes total. Place on buns; serve with lemon wedges.

Serves 4.

Wine Suggestion: Try a chilled rose or vin gris wine.


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Serving Suggestions:

A sandwich version of the classic Piccata, these sandwiches borrow the lemon flavor profile that’s a satisfying foil to cutlets sautéed in butter. Accompany with Creamy Cabbage Slaw, cherry tomatoes and chips.


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Nutrition:

Calories: 330 calories
Protein: 25 grams
Fat: 9 grams
Sodium: 500 milligrams
Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 36 grams

Random Leftover Tip:
Make a salad with leftover pork!

 
 
 
 
 
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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Cutlets also may come from the leg or from a tenderloin that has been sliced crosswise and flattened. Supermarkets may label thin slices of cutlet as scaloppini.


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Ask Your Butcher

Traditional cutlets are great for quick meals and casual dining. They may be prepared to stand alone as a dinner entrée or may be used in sandwiches. Cutlets are best when quickly cooked, either by sautéing or grilling.


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About the Cut

A cutlet is a thin, tender cut of pork that is often taken from the sirloin end of the loin after the tenderloin and bones have been removed.


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Cooking Method: Sauteing
COOKING BASICS:
1)Heat a small amount of oil in a large heavy skillet over a medium-high heat.
2)Place pork in skillet; do not cover.
3)Cook pork uncovered, turning occasionally. For stir-frying, cook over high heat, stirring constantly.

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