Avoiding Additives and Preservatives

Make sure the panko does not contain preservatives. I use PC brand.

Crisp pork cutlets

Ingredients:

½ cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour.

2 large eggs

1 cup (250 ml) panko breadcrumbs

1 pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 4 pieces, and pounded ¼ inch (0.6 cm) thick

1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil

Preparation:

Place flour in shallow dish. Beat eggs in second shallow dish. Place panko in third shallow dish. Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Working with one at a time, coat cutlets lightly with flour, dip in egg, and dredge in crumbs, pressing to adhere. Transfer cutlets to large plate and let dry for 5 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until just smoking. Add pork and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer pork to paper towel–lined plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serves 4.

From America’s Test Kitchen