Cutlets

Cutlets usually come from the leg. Cutlets can also come from the loin.

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Buy cutlets that are 6 mm (¼ inch) thick.
Place the cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound it with a mallet to thin it out or make it more uniform.
Cutlets can be breaded, or you can stuff them with thin slices of fruit, vegetables, cheese or lean ground pork and tie them up to make pork paupiettes.

Availability

Pork cutlets are easy to find in grocery stores. You can also buy a pork leg and slice up your own delicious cutlets.

Cooking method	Instructions
On the stove	Heat some oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Carefully place cutlets in the skillet. Cook meat for 2 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 63 ^oC (145 ^oF) for medium rare.
On the BBQ	Preheat BBQ to high. Sear cutlets directly over heat source for 2–4 minutes each side, depending on the thickness. Remove meat from grill and cover with foil. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the meat to settle and the juices to be distributed throughout.

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