European Italian Main Dishes Pork Pork Scallopini 4.5 (2) 1 Review 1 Photo 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. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 5, 2024 Tested by Nicole Hopper Tested by Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer located in Birmingham, Alabama. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. 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 Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer cutlets to plates, and spoon sauce evenly over top. Sprinkle evenly with parsley. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 627 Calories 43g Fat 30g Carbs 33g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.