PORK PICCATA

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This recipe came from a Time-Life recipe book and originally called for veal; however, since veal is so expensive and difficult to come by, I use pork with the same very tasty results. I like to serve this with crusty French bread and a green salad.

Provided by Mary Alice Zurbach

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 thinly sliced boneless pork chops
flour (for dredging)
salt and pepper
3/4 cup beef broth
1 large lemon
olive oil
butter

Steps:

  • Pound chops between sheets of plastic wrap with flat side of meat mallet.
  • Cut meat into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix flour, salt and pepper.
  • Dip pieces in flour mixture.
  • Cut 6-8 paper thin slices of lemon.
  • Set aside.
  • Squeeze remaining lemon for juice (you should have about 1/4 cup).
  • Brown pork pieces in olive oil and remove from pan.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of broth and deglze pan, Turn heat down to simmer, return meat to pan and place lemon slices on top of meat.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 min.
  • Remove lemon slices and discard.
  • Remove meat from pan and keep warm.
  • Add remaining broth, simmer for about 5 min.
  • then add lemon juice, simmer a little longer; add a small blob of butter to the pan and swirl.
  • This adds a nice gloss to the sauce.
  • Return meat to pan to warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 247.9, Sodium 513.2, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 81.2

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