Pork Schnitzel

Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: www.foodnetwork.com
Category: Pork

Ingredients
4 whole Pork Loin Chops (5 ounces each)
1⁄2 cup Flour
  dash Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper
  dash Garlic Powder
1 whole Egg
1⁄4 cup Milk
1 cup Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 whole Thyme Sprig
1 whole Lemon (cut into wedges)

Directions
  1. Begin by butterflying each chop then placing each between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pounding them out with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until they are an even 1/4-inch thick.
  2. Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the egg and milk in another shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the bread crumbs in a third dish and again season with salt and pepper.
  3. Lightly dredge each piece of pork in flour, then in the egg and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing the bread crumbs onto the pork gently so they have a nice even coating.
  4. Lay the breaded pork cutlets in a single layer on a plate lined with parchment and refrigerate, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes to allow the coating to dry out a little and adhere to the pork.
  5. Heat oil and butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thyme sprig and let it fry for about 1 minute to infuse the oil. Remove the thyme sprig and reserve.
  6. Gently lay the cutlets into the pan and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a wire rack to drain. Season immediately with salt and transfer to a serving platter while still hot. Garnish with lemon wedges and the fried thyme sprig before serving.