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Balsamic Pork Scallopine

I developed this delightful dish by tweaking my veal scallopine recipe. Thinly sliced pork is an economical alternative to veal, and it was a tasty success!

—MARY COKENOUR MONTICELLO, UT



PREP: 25 MIN. COOK: 30 MIN. MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


3 pounds pork sirloin cutlets

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup minced fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon pepper

NOODLES

1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles

1/2 cup half-and-half cream

1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Dredge pork cutlets in flour. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add pork and brown in batches. Set aside.

2. Add onion and red peppers to the pan; saute until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, basil, vinegar and pepper. Return pork to the pan, layering if necessary.

3. Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.

4. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; stir in the cream, cheese, butter, pepper and garlic powder. Serve with pork.