Crispy Pork Cutlets

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 1/4 pound) fully trimmed pork tenderloins, cut into 8 pieces

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 3 cups panko bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ⅓ cup diced dill pickles

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped, green tops reserved

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups cold milk, or more as needed

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Place pork pieces between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
  2. Transfer pork pieces to a plate and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of flour, lightly coating both sides. Pour eggs over pork, turning to coat.

  3. Place panko in a shallow bowl; place pork pieces in panko, pressing firmly to coat on both sides. Transfer breaded cutlets to a clean plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in pickles, jalapeño pepper, and green onions; cook and stir until onions have softened, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for 3 minutes.

  5. Slowly stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons cold milk, whisking constantly. Stir in remaining milk, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Simmer on low for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning; set sauce aside.

  6. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the breaded pork cutlets and cook until pork is no longer pink inside, and the crust is well-browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

  7. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and pork cutlets.

  8. Serve cutlets topped with sauce.