Kotlet Schabowy
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Polish

Kotlet Schabowy

A classic Polish breaded pork cutlet with a crisp, golden crust and tender, juicy center. Traditionally served with mashed potatoes, a sharp cucumber salad, and lemon for a satisfying family dinner.

35 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the pork slices between two sheets of baking paper and pound them with the flat side of a mallet until each is about 5 mm thick. Trim any ragged edges, then season both sides with the salt and pepper.
2
Set up three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten egg in the second, and breadcrumbs in the third. Coat each pork slice in flour, dip it in egg, and press it gently into the breadcrumbs until evenly covered. Rest the breaded cutlets for 5 minutes.
3
Heat half of the sunflower oil and half of the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. When the butter foams and the oil shimmers, add two cutlets without crowding the pan.
4
Fry the cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, adjusting the heat so the crumbs turn deep golden rather than dark brown. Turn them once and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes, until crisp and the pork reaches 74°C at the center.
Golden breaded pork cutlet frying in butter and oil AI-generated image
5
Transfer the cooked cutlets to a wire rack or paper-lined plate. Wipe out loose crumbs if needed, add the remaining oil and butter, and fry the remaining two cutlets in the same way.
6
Rest all four cutlets for 2 minutes so the juices settle, then serve immediately with lemon wedges and your chosen potato and cucumber sides.
Kotlet Schabowy served with lemon, mashed potatoes, and cucumber salad AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Thinly pounded pork cooks quickly and evenly, while flour, egg, and breadcrumbs create a layered coating that turns crisp in shallow fat without hiding the meat's flavor.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled cutlets in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep them separate from wet garnishes to preserve the crust.

How to reheat it

Reheat on a wire rack over a baking sheet at 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until hot and crisp. Avoid microwaving, which softens the coating.

Nutrition / serving

600kcal
43.23 gprotein
41.96 gcarbs
28.23 gfat
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Published 17 Aug 2026 · updated 17 Aug 2026