Polish Breaded Pork Cutlets (Kotlety Schabowy) Recipe

Name: Polish Breaded Pork Cutlets (Kotlety Schabowy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 pork chops, boneless center-cut; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups flour (all-purpose); 1 large egg (beaten with 1 teaspoon water); 2 cups breadcrumbs (or panko crumbs); 1 cup shortening (vegetable or canola oil)

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Breaded and fried pork cutlets, known as kotlety schabowy (kawt-LEH-tih Sah-BAW-vih) (or kotlety schabowe) are popular at Polish tables. You can use boneless center cut pork chops or pork tenderloin, either of which are pounded thinly before being breaded and fried. This dish is similar to Viennese schnitzel, but this dish is Polish and calls for pork instead of veal.

They are often served with boiled and buttered potatoes garnished with caramelized onion and dill or parsley, along with applesauce on the side. Often, mizeria (cucumbers with sour cream) accompany this dish, especially in summer when garden produce is plentiful.

4 boneless center-cut pork chops
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water, to beat with large egg
2 cups breadcrumbs, or panko breadcrumbs
1 cup vegetable shortening, or canola oil

Gather the ingredients.

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Pound pork between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

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Dredge cutlets in flour, then the egg-water mixture, then breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs. Allow cutlets to dry for 10 minutes before frying.

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Heat shortening or oil to a depth of 1 inch in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 1 at a time by placing cutlets top-side down into the pan.

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Fry 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden. Place on a heatproof plate in a warm oven (about 200 F) covered with foil and repeat with remaining cutlets.

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Serve warm with applesauce, boiled potatoes, and a green vegetable such as Brussels sprouts, if desired.

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Tip

This recipe can also be served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, sautéed mushrooms, or even potato salad.

Variations

Some home cooks like to marinate the pork in milk and sliced onions for a couple of hours in the refrigerator before cooking this dish. It helps to make the meat more tender and adds flavor. Simply shake off the excess liquid, pat the pork dry, and proceed with the recipe as directed.

Feel free to use boneless chicken breasts and pound them thinly before cooking, or chicken breast tenders, which will cook more quickly.

How to Store and Freeze Polish Breaded Pork Cutlets

Breaded pork can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days if it's well wrapped or in a zip-close or airtight container.
You can also freeze breaded pork if wrapped well for up to three months. Defrost in the refrigerator or reheat from frozen, wrapped in foil, in the oven (350 F) for about 20 to 25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
925	Calories
40g	Fat
87g	Carbs
52g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	925
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40g	52%
Saturated Fat 15g	73%
Cholesterol 159mg	53%
Sodium 823mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 87g	32%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 52g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 128mg	10%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 694mg	15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.