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Pork Parmigiana

Cultural Context

Pork Parmigiana, a beloved Italian-American dish, draws its roots from the classic Melanzane alla Parmigiana, which traditionally features eggplant. The dish symbolizes comfort and indulgence, often served at family gatherings and special occasions. Today, variations abound, with chicken and veal also popular, showcasing its adaptability and widespread appeal.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork cutlets
2 large eggs
1 cup pecorino cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 cup bread crumbs
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

1

Season the eggs with pecorino cheese and parsley.

2

Dredge the pork cutlets in flour.

3

Take a handful of breadcrumbs and coat the pork cutlets, shaking off the excess.

4

Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the coated pork cutlets to the oil.

5

Fry the pork cutlets until golden brown, shaking off excess oil with a paper towel.

6

Spread marinara sauce in the baking dish.

7

Layer the fried pork cutlets in the dish.

8

Top the cutlets with pecorino Romano and shredded fresh mozzarella cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Melanzane alla ParmigianaEggplant Parmesan
Local Name: Parmigiana di maiale

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