Ingredients

  • 8 boneless pork loin cutlets, about 3 ounces each, trimmed of excess fat
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 13 cup drained capers
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, optional
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Method

  • Sprinkle the cutlets with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold all of the cutlets in one layer.
  • When the oil is very hot add the meat and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until browned.
  • Turn the slices and cook about 5 minutes more.
  • Reduce the heat and cook about 2 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Transfer the meat to a warm serving dish.
  • Cover with foil and keep warm.
  • Pour off the fat from the skillet, then add the onion, garlic and capers.
  • Cook, stirring until the onion is lightly browned.
  • Add the vinegar, mustard, chicken broth and tomato paste.
  • Stir to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook until reduced to about 3/4 cup.
  • Add any juices that may have accumulated around the cutlets.
  • Add the butter, if desired.
  • Blend well.
  • Add the cutlets to the skillet, bring to a simmer and serve immediately sprinkled with parsley.