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Stunning plated serving of Pork Schnitzel Milanese, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Pork Schnitzel Milanese

By pounding pork tenderloin into ultra-thin cutlets and executing a strict three-stage Panko dredge, this yields a massive, shatteringly crisp crust that acts as the perfect warm foundation for a bright, highly acidic, shaved Parmesan and citrus salad.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Dinner Party

Ingredients
  

The Prep
  • 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
The Three-Stage Breading
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
The Citrus Harvest Salad
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cups finely sliced mixed greens and herbs
  • juice of 1 lemon, about 2 tablespoons
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved
  • handful (love this amount!) cherry tomatoes, chopped

Method
 

Pounding
  1. Slice the tenderloin into 3-inch medallions.
  2. Place each medallion between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a mallet to flatten the medallions into thin cutlets.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the flour into a shallow dish.
The Breading
  1. Crack the egg into a separate dish and mix with 2 tablespoons water.
  2. Add the breadcrumbs into a third dish.
  3. Take each cutlet and dip it first in the flour (shaking off the excess), then in the egg wash, and finally in the panko breadcrumbs. Place the cutlets onto a rack.
The Pan-Fry
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Place the cutlets in the skillet. (You can do this in batches depending on the size of the skillet.) Cook until the cutlets are golden on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook until the second side is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
  4. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
  5. Add the greens to a bowl.
  6. Toss with lemon juice.
  7. Add shaved Parm and a few chopped tomatoes.
  8. Use your hands to mound the salad onto the cutlets.