Pork Scallopini

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Pork scallopini is a classic Italian dish: pork chops are pounded very thin and are simmered in a creamy wine sauce full of briny capers, bright lemon, and lots of butter.

Pork Scallopini garnished with fresh herbs lemon and capers on a plate with a fork
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4-ounce) boneless lean pork loin chops (about 1/2-inch thick)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot

  • 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced

  • 1/3 cup dry white wine

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1 small lemon, thinly sliced and seeded

  • 2 tablespoons drained non-pareil capers

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Pork Scallopini ingredients on a counter

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  2. Place pork chops between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and pepper.

    Pork cutlets on a cutting board and on a counter under a piece of plastic wrap with a mallet

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  3. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge seasoned cutlets in flour, and shake off excess. Heat 1 tablespoon each of the butter and the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until butter foam subsides. Add 2 pork cutlets, and cook until golden on bottom, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer cutlets to a large plate; wipe out skillet. Repeat cooking process with 1 tablespoon of the butter, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining 2 cutlets. Wipe out skillet.

    Pork cutlets cooking in a pan on a burner

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  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in skillet over medium. Add shallot and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and garlic just starts to brown, about 1 minute. Add wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Add broth and lemon slices, and bring to a boil over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in capers. Reduce heat to low, and whisk in remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 to 2 pieces at a time, until melted and sauce is creamy, about 2 minutes.

    Lemon caper sauce in pan with a whisk on a burner

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  5. Transfer cutlets to plates, and spoon sauce evenly over top. Sprinkle evenly with parsley.

    Pork Scallopini garnished with fresh herbs lemon and capers on a plate

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

627 Calories
43g Fat
30g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 627
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 19g 97%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 710mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 109mg 121%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 784mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.