As the name says, tenderloin is a tender cut of pork, though
it can be a little on the dry side. Fat gives flavour and moisture to
everything and that is why tenderloin tends to be served with some type of sauce.
Slow frying adds both flavour and moisture to drier cuts of meat and the
parmesan cheese gives yet another layer of flavour. Use real flaked parmesan
cheese; the “parmesan” granules sold from the dairy case are not suitable.
PARMESAN ENCRUSTED BREADED PORK TENDERLOINS
250 g pork tenderloin
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup large flaked parmesan cheese
2/3 cup flour
grape seed oil for frying
- Slice a small section of pork tenderloin.
- Tenderize the slices with a meat mallet.
- Next, season the slices with salt.
- Set out a bowl of lightly beaten eggs, a bowl of large flaked parmesan cheese and a bowl of flour.
- Dip the tenderloins into the eggs first coating both sides.
- Next, dip them into the parmesan coating both sides.
- Finally dip them into the flour coating both sides.
- Add 1/2 inch of grape seed oil to a large non-stick skillet.
- On medium heat, slow-fry the tenderloins until evenly browned on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
