Ingredients

  • 8 pork cutlets (3 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus Parmesan curls shaved with a vegetable peeler for garnish (about 1 ounce total)
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
  • Grainy mustard for serving

Method

  • Place pork cutlets between two sheets of parchment paper; using a meat mallet or a small, heavy skillet, pound to 1/8 inch thick.
  • Season both sides of pork with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Working in two batches, add pork to pan, and cook, flipping once, until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
  • (If pan becomes dry, add more oil.)
  • Transfer to a platter.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over pork, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
  • Garnish with Parmesan curls and parsley.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and mustard.