Crisp, golden perfection meets comfort food in this classic Polish recipe for Pork Chops Kotlet Schabowy. Tender pork chops are pounded thin, ensuring even cooking and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, then seasoned simply with salt and pepper to let the flavors shine. The key to its irresistible crunch lies in its traditional three-step breading process of flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs, followed by pan-frying in a rich blend of butter and vegetable oil for a flavorful, perfectly golden crust. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish brings a taste of Poland to your table, paired beautifully with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or tangy pickled cucumbers. Serve with a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing finish to this comforting European classic!
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Place the pork chops on a cutting board. If the chops are thick, cut them horizontally to create thinner slices. Lay a piece of plastic wrap over each pork chop and use a meat mallet to pound them until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt and black pepper.
Set up a breading station with three shallow plates or bowls. Add flour to the first, whisked eggs to the second, and breadcrumbs to the third.
Coat each pork chop first in the flour, then dip it into the whisked eggs, ensuring it's fully covered, and finally press it firmly into the breadcrumbs. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs and set the breaded pork chops aside on a plate.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture starts to foam.
Carefully place the breaded pork chops in the skillet (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan). Fry each chop for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the cooked pork chops to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the Kotlet Schabowy hot, optionally with lemon wedges on the side. This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes and a side of coleslaw or pickled cucumbers.
Serving size | (969.6g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2389.7 |
Total Fat 145.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 48.9g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.5g | |
Cholesterol 737.8mg | 0% |
Sodium 4626.4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 135.9g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 0% |
Total Sugars 10.2g | |
Protein 135.1g | 0% |
Vitamin D 86.5IU | 0% |
Calcium 272.7mg | 0% |
Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
Potassium 1857.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories