Herb-infused pork cutlet turns traditional dinner into delight

This is a low-risk variation of the traditional pork cutlet. Why? Because the sauce is based on beloved ingredients like tomato sauce and slightly baked cheese, and the breading is truly world-class.

The Captain's Style Pork recipe is an exciting dinner option that will surely earn recognition in your kitchen. I included this recipe in my list of favourite dishes, and my culinary discovery was so well-received that it met with enthusiasm (and saved me from household protests).

When I first came across the Captain's Style Pork recipe, I was quite skeptical about it. The classic version of the pork cutlet has always been unbeatable for me. While browsing photos of this "captain's" variety, my child noticed something new out of the corner of their eye and persistently started demanding "that something" for dinner. As you can probably guess, I had no choice.

However, I quickly discovered that Captain's Style Pork looks great on the plate and tastes incredible. The combination of pork with cheese — in my case, mozzarella — turned out to be a hit. The key to success is the right amount of spices to avoid the typical effect of overly cheesy dishes. This thoughtful balance made the dish appealing not only to my children but also to me.

Ingredients:

• 450 g boneless pork loin,
• 1 egg,
• bread crumbs,
• wheat flour,
• a piece of Parmesan cheese,
• 800 ml tomato passata,
• 300 g mozzarella,
• spices: marjoram, basil, oregano, rosemary, hot pepper, garlic,
• salt, pepper,
• canola oil or lard.

Preparation:

1. Cut the pork into slices 1.5 cm thick. Then, gently pound them with your hands.
2. In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and spices. Prepare a plate with flour and a beaten egg.
3. First, dip the cutlets in flour, egg, and bread crumbs, cheese, and spice mixture.
4. Fry the cutlets in hot fat on both sides until golden brown.
5. Pour half of the passata into a baking dish. Then, place the fried cutlets on it and cover with another layer of tomato passata.
6. Cover the entire dish with aluminum foil and bake at 175°C for 25 minutes.
7. After this time, remove the foil from the dish, sprinkle the pork in tomato passata with grated mozzarella, and bake for another 10 minutes.