Apple Butter Dredged Pork Cutlets
on Oct 30, 2014, Updated Jul 23, 2023
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Apple Butter Dredged Pork Cutlets – We are experiencing apple-mania this fall, here on Platter Talk. In case you are wondering about the specifics of that particular condition, it is characterized by an unusually high use of apples in the kitchen. Due in part to the unusually large harvest of apples from our honey crisp tree this past weekend, readers of this site can expect this affliction to continue for quite some time. Our recent obsession of cooking and baking with apples has been further heightened by a jar of apple butter sent to us, compliments of Musselman’s. Our challenge by them was to put it to good use and to that end we are having a delicious time. You may have read about our Scottish Tea Cookies with Apple Butter which was our first recipe for which we dove into that challenge. This post features the next one we created and it is every bit as mouthwatering as the first: Our Apple Butter Dredged Pork Cutlets.
Apple Butter Dredged Pork Cutlets
We make pork recipes quite often in our kitchen. It’s economical, it’s versatile, and perhaps the most important reason for Scott and me, the boys chow it down, giving their dads assurance they are getting some sound nutritional intake (in this case namely protein) in their diets.
I’ve mentioned before that Scott takes care of the majority of the grocery shopping in his house. The reasons for this are many, chief among them being he is an excellent shopper and has a knack for finding great deals without sacrificing quality. I’m convinced that he can buy for $60 or $70 what I would spend double that amount on and still make it last most of the week. One more reason (among hundreds) that I’m a lucky guy.
Getting back to these apple butter dredged pork cutlets, they are PDD. Pretty darn delicious. The technique could hardly be more simple. Apple butter is used in lieu of eggs for a standard breading (dredging) technique, providing a sweet appley coating to which an outer layer of breadcrumbs can adhere.
Make your own apple butter. It’s easy and delicious!
Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe from Platter Talk
After a quick stove-top browning followed by a brief stay in the oven, these autumn flavored and Apple Butter Dredged Pork Cutlets are served to table of lucky diners. This recipe makes for another great use of apple butter and just one more reason to enjoy the “other white meat.” Happy fall. -Dan
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Other delicious pork recipes
- Savory Pork Chops in Apple Cider & Mushroom Gravy
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fennel
- Cayenne Seared Pork Chops with Orange-Glazed Carrots
Apple Butter Dredged Pork Cutlets
Ingredients
- 4-5 boneless pork cutlets, abut 1.5 lbs or 3 kg.
- 2 cups apple butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil, can substitute with vegetable or canola oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using standard breading technique, dredge each pork cutlet in flour, apple butter, and bread crumbs. Place each cutlet on clean plate or cookie sheet until ready for next step.
- Over medium high setting, use large oven-safe skillet or sauté pan to heat oil.
- Place each cutlet in hot oil, and brown each side for about 2 minutes.
- Place pan in oven for 20 minutes or until meat has reached minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees.
- Allow to set for 3 minutes before serving on warm plates.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Another wonderful recipe! Pinning! And you have apple trees?! Oh I am quite jealous! Apple picking is one of my fall favorites…I’d be over the moon if we had trees in our yard!
Michelle, we are so lucky to have one tree that bears a tremendous amount of wonderful honey crisps. It’s just one more reason we always look forward to the fall season. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your wonderful comments.
Thanks for the recipe, Dan. I made these for dinner tonight. They were incredible! Can’t wait to try the apple butter meatloaf. Kudos for your creativity!
I love comments like this, Lori. Thank you so much for the feedback. We’ve got some more great apple butter ideas coming up including our homemade apple butter recipe which is one you don’t want to miss!
These look and sound absolutely delicious. I need to give this a try with my homemade pear butter! When ever the weather starts to get cooler, I seem to crave a good pork chop!
Ooooh, these look fantastc! The golden brown crisp does me in, and I’m loving the apple butter dredge. you’re hitting ’em out of the ballpark, my friend. Happy Halloween to you & yours!
YUMMMMMM! These pork cutlets are amazing! Can’t wait to try these!
I love cooking with apple butter and can only imagine the depth of flavor it must bring to this dish! As always, your photos are absolutely captivating!
Thanks so much, Carol. Keep watch here for more great apple ideas!
Lucky diners indeed! The concept is inspired. I have an apple tree in back yard and am also definitely into
apple recipes. Hey maybe I can have Scott do my grocery shopping????? I could use the extra savings. Ha.
I love pork and I love this way to fix them.
By coincidence, I am planning next week’s menus today. This recipe is going into the calendar.
Jane,
DNA aside, I really think you will enjoy this fall dish. Thanks so much for the comments.
I have done this with regular applesauce with good results but I bet the apple butter has a deeper flavor. Wonderful recipe and post once again! Love your finished product photo!!!
Thanks so much, Patty!