Saturday, February 2, 2013

Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets and Sauteed Swiss Chard with Orange

Tonight's dinner is brought to you by Martha Stewart. I loved toasting the breadcrumbs and the mustard was subtle. Super crispy crunch and juicy tender pork = delicious! Plus the pork is baked, which makes it healthier for you. The orange on the chard was terrific! Made it sweet and not as bitter. Great combo!
For the chops:

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 to 8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss panko with oil. Bake, tossing once, until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees.
Meanwhile, one at a time, place chops between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a small heavy pan, pound to make 1/4-inch-thick cutlets.
Dividing evenly, coat pork with mustard; season with salt and pepper. One at a time, dip cutlets into panko, pressing firmly to adhere.
Place a rack on a rimmed baking sheet; place pork on rack, and bake, without turning, until opaque throughout, 10 to 15 minutes.


For the swiss chard:

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 bunches Swiss chard (large stems removed), leaves cut into 1-inch strips
Zest from 1 orange, cut into wide strips, plus juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add Swiss chard and orange zest. Cook, tossing frequently, until chard wilts, about 4 minutes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper, then add juice of the orange; toss to coat.

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