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The parasite that causes trichinosis has been virtually eliminated from commercially grown pork. It is thus not necessary to cook it until it is completely white. Today’s pork is so lean that overcooking makes it tough. Pork cutlets are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
Sauté
Heat some oil or butter in a stovetop skillet, or use a nonstick pan. Sprinkle cutlets with salt and pepper or herbs and spices and cook quickly at medium-high heat, turning once, until the meat at the center is white but still juicy, a total of 4 to 5 minutes.
Grill
Oil cutlets and place on the grill directly over hot coals. Cook cutlets until white but still juicy in the center, turning once, a total of 4 to 5 minutes.
Braise
Heat oil or butter in a stovetop skillet. Sprinkle cutlets with salt and pepper or herbs and spices and brown for one minute on each side. When all cutlets are browned, return them to the skillet, add broth, wine, or other cooking liquid, and simmer until done, 2 to 3 minutes.
Pork sirloin cutlets are thin cuts of meat from the loin, much like sirloin chops, except they are boneless.
Pork leg cutlets, cut from the middle of the leg, are economical but less tender than the loin cutlets.
Pork cutlet, 3 oz. (85.05g)
Calories: 176.8
Protein: 25.9g
Carbohydrate: 0.0g
Total Fat: 7.3g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.
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