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It is crisp on the outside and remarkably juicy on the inside, traditionally served with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":35},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 boneless pork loin chops","name":"Pork Loin","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"boneless loin chops","notes":"approx 150g each","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"large","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"100g breadcrumbs","name":"Breadcrumbs","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"fine","notes":"plain","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"50g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"all-purpose","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"Black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"100ml lard or vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"0.4","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"lard preferred for authenticity","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place each pork loin chop between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until very thin (about 0.5cm thick).","group":"Preparation","title":"Place each pork loin chop between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Season both sides of the flattened pork generously with salt and black pepper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Season both sides of the flattened pork generously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.","group":"Breading","title":"Prepare three shallow bowls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Breading"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Dredge each piece of pork first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing down so they adhere well.","group":"Breading","title":"Dredge each piece of pork first","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Breading"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a large skillet, heat the lard or oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the cutlets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the lard or oil","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from the pan and drain briefly on paper towels before serving.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove from the pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use lard for frying. Ensure the pork is pounded very thin to ensure quick, even cooking and a tender bite.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["meat mallet","plastic wrap","skillet","shallow bowls","paper towels"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"piece","note":"4 large cutlets"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can tenderize and bread the pork up to 4 hours in advance. Keep refrigerated on a tray lined with parchment paper."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the fridge. To maintain crispness, reheat in an air fryer or oven.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 180°C (356°F) in an oven for 10 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkotlety_schabowe_f6a81bd2fb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=73c5b907-0a31-4bb7-adb3-1a073403c1e5","imageAlt":"Kotlety Schabowe — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pork","breaded","cutlet","crispy","traditional","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kotlety Schabowe","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:12:41.091Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:12:41.091Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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