Pork Cutlets with Panko and Gravy

Steps to make Pork Cutlets with Panko and Gravy

1. 1

   Prepare coating dishes

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   In a shallow dish combine flour, paprika and kosher salt. In a separate bowl place the beaten egg and in the third bowl, the panko breadcrumbs.

2. 2

   Prepare baking dish

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   Line a baking dish with silver aluminum.

4. 3

   Coat cutlets

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   Begin by dipping both sides of the pork cutlets in the flour dish followed by the beaten egg and then coat with panko crumbs all over.

5. 4

   Chill

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   Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill.

6. 5

   Cook cutlets

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   In a heavy-bottomed sautée skillet, heat about ¼-inch full oil and add cutlets. You may need to work in batches. Fry for about 1-2 minutes then flip and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

7. 6

   Keep warm

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   Reserve 1 tablespoon oil and remove cutlets from pan and drain on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Keep warm while preparing gravy.

8. 7

   Prepare gravy

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   Mix reserved cooking oil with 1 tablespoon flour until it forms a paste. Heat for 1-2 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.

9. 8

   Heat milk

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   In a separate saucepan or microwave, heat milk until warmed but not boiled.

10. 9

    Add milk

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    Gradually add milk, whisking while increasing the heat to medium. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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    Serve
    

    Serve pork cutlets with fresh gravy poured over.