Pork Schnitzel with Lemon-Caper Cream

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Pork Schnitzel with Lemon-Caper Cream

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Ingredients

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Directions

  • Pound pork circles between pieces of plastic wrap to flatten to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Sprinkle both sides of medallions with lemon juice.
  • Combine flour and poultry seasoning in shallow dish.
  • Coat medallions with flour mixture; shake off excess flour and set aside.
  • In a deep pie plate, beat the eggs and mix in the mustard.
  • Place bread crumbs in another pie plate.
  • Dip the pork medallions into the egg mixture; coat well with bread crumbs.
  • Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • For the cream sauce, melt the butter in a small heavy saucepan.
  • Add shallots and sauté over medium heat until fragrant (approximately 2 minutes).
  • Remove saucepan from heat; add the wine, chicken broth and cream.
  • Return saucepan to heat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes to reduce by half.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large heavy skillet.
  • Add half of the medallions; fry over medium-high heat on both sides for 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Repeat with remaining oil and medallions.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in lemon curd & capers.
  • Serve with buttered spaetzle and garnish with lemon wedges.
  • Sauce makes 1 cup

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