Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless loin of pork, trimmed of almost all fat
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon corn, peanut or vegetable oil
  • 13 cup flour
  • 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter, optional
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Method

  • Cut meat or have it cut crosswise into 12 slices of equal thickness.
  • Pound each lightly with flat mallet.
  • Arrange on flat surface and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • In side dish combine egg, water, one tablespoon oil, salt and pepper.
  • Beat well to blend.
  • Put flour in second dish and bread crumbs in third.
  • Dip pork slices in flour to coat thoroughly, shaking off excess.
  • Dip each in egg mixture and then in crumbs to coat well.
  • Pat to help crumbs adhere.
  • Heat about 1/4 cup of oil in large, heavy skillet and add a few breaded slices to fill skillet without crowding.
  • Cook about 5 minutes on one side until golden brown.
  • Turn and cook about 5 minutes or slightly longer on other side.
  • Transfer to warm platter.
  • Continue adding oil and pork until all are cooked.
  • Heat butter until lightly browned and pour over meat.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.