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This is the pork milanesa three ways. We made a dinner, a sandwich, and a salad using same pork loin recipe.

Pork Milanesa

Chef Adriana Martin
Cook the pork milanesa, it is an easy Mexican meal that you can transform into three different tasty pork loin recipes to feed the whole family. Cook once and eat three different meals using the same protein.
5 from 49 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican Cuisine
Servings 6 people
Calories 593 kcal

Equipment

  • Chopping block
  • Butcherknife
  • Tenderizer
  • Frying pot
  • Cooking utensils

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Milanesa

  • 2 pounds pork loin sliced
  • 240 grams panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup cooking oil

For the Pork Milanesa Dinner

  • 4 cups Mexican rice
  • 1 cup refried black beans
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 4 radishes sliced
  • 2 limes

For the Pork Milanesa Salad

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce sliced
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 1/3 onion sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 6 radishes
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 2 limes
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil

For the Pork Milanesa Sandwich

  • 2 bolillos
  • 1 tablespoon refried black beans
  • 1/2 avocado mashed
  • 2 slices cheese manchego or queso fresco
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 2 slices onion
  • 2 leaves romaine lettuce
  • 2 pickled peppers sliced

Instructions
 

  • Slice the pork loin. One pound makes 6 cutlets. Two pounds makes 12 cutlets. You can opt to use half of the pork loin and the other half use for another recipe or freeze for later enjoyment.
  • Use a tenderizer and flatten the cutlets to make thin steaks. Mix the egg with the milk and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk well and add the pork steaks to the egg batter.
  • Pour the panko breadcrumbs on a plate and mix with your favorite seasoning. Choose either chicken bouillon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bread each pork steak and set aside.
  • Add the cooking oil to a deep pan. Let the oil get hot and deep fry each pork milanesa. When golden brown the milanesa is ready. Use paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the pork milanesa with a variety of sides. Such as Mexican rice, black beans, and salad.
  • You can transform the dish to become a sandwich or serve the pork milanesa over a bed of greens to create a yummy salad.

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Notes

Tips for cooking the best pork milanesa.
  • Choose a fresh pork loin with a deep pink color.
  • Use a butcher knife and a tenderizer for achieving perfect meat cutlets.
  • We recommend panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy texture. You can use your favorite seasoning for a tasty breading mix.
  • The breading process is perfect for having the kids helping in the kitchen. If doing this, make sure to follow safety guidelines by washing hands and avoiding cross-contamination.
  • Fry the milanesas in a deep dish with hot cooking oil, allowing for a quick fry without sogginess.
  • Don’t overcook the pork milanesas. Pork is best when cooking to 145° F, followed by a 3-minute rest before slicing.
  • Using knives and hot cooking oil requires attention to avoid accidents.
  • Choosing local ingredients and seasonal produce helps with the savings.
  • Since pork is versatile, you can adapt the recipe serving ideas depending on your family’s tastebuds and what is available in your local supermarket.

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 45gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 641mgPotassium: 1447mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 7061IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 4mg
Keyword pork, pork loin, salads
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