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Cotoletta alla Milanese

Milanese · Main

A quintessential Milanese classic featuring tender bone-in veal chops, breaded and golden-fried in rich clarified butter.

IntermediateHigh protein
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35 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook time20 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Place the veal chops between two sheets of parchment paper and lightly pound…

    Place the veal chops between two sheets of parchment paper and lightly pound them with a meat mallet to an even thickness, taking care not to detach the meat from the bone.

  2. Beat the eggs lightly

    In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs lightly with a fork.

  3. Place the breadcrumbs

    Place the breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Dip each veal chop first into the beaten eggs, coating it completely, then press firmly into the breadcrumbs to create an even crust on both sides.

  4. Heat the clarified butter

    Heat the clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is hot and shimmering, add the veal chops (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan).

  5. Fry the chops for about 6-8 minutes per side

    Fry the chops for about 6-8 minutes per side until they are deep golden brown and the meat is cooked through. Use a spoon to baste the chops with the hot butter as they fry.

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  6. Remove the chops from the pan

    Remove the chops from the pan and drain briefly on paper towels. Season with salt while hot and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

A little kitchen wisdom

Traditional Milanese style requires the bone to be left on. Ensure the butter is clarified to prevent burning at the higher temperatures needed for a crisp crust.

What you'll need

Large skilletMeat malletParchment paperShallow bowls
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

This dish is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the breading.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container. Note that the crust will lose its crunch upon storage. Reheat in a hot oven or air fryer to regain some crispness.

Allergens

Contains milk, eggs, wheat, gluten.

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Cotoletta alla Milanese
Step 1 of 6

Place the veal chops between two sheets of parchment paper and lightly pound…

Place the veal chops between two sheets of parchment paper and lightly pound them with a meat mallet to an even thickness, taking care not to detach the meat from the bone.