Morning Maple-Spiced Pork Cutlets
Morning Maple-Spiced Pork Cutlets bring the cozy flavors of breakfast sausage to tender, pan-fried pork with a crisp breadcrumb crust. Warm fennel and nutmeg mingle with a hint of maple and cayenne, giving each bite a balanced sweetness and gentle heat. Serve for a hearty breakfast or brunch alongside eggs, toast, or a light salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Morning Maple-Spiced Pork Cutlets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Crush the fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle; move them to a small bowl. Stir in the black pepper, poultry seasoning, nutmeg, garlic powder, and cayenne; set aside.
- 2
Make several shallow vertical cuts through the fat along the edges of each pork chop.
- 3
Place each chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thick with a meat pounder or another heavy, flat object.
- 4
Transfer the pounded chops to a plate.
- 5
Season both sides of the chops with salt; sprinkle both sides with the spice mix.
- 6
Rub or brush each side of the chops with about 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup.
- 7
Sprinkle one side of each chop with breadcrumbs; press them in firmly.
- 8
Turn the chops over and repeat on the other side.
- 9
Heat the olive oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- 10
Pan-fry the pork cutlets, turning once, until the meat is no longer pink in the center and the edges are browned and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
- 11
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center; it should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 643.15 kcal High 32%
- Protein 47.65 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 37.75 g 14%
- Total Fat 32.78 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 9.93 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.04 mg High 45%
- Sodium 1606.16 mg High 70%
- Dietary Fiber 0.69 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 7.21 g --
- Added Sugars 1.05 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 76.48 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.98 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 42.05 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.35 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Morning Maple Spiced Pork Cutlets is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Bread Crumbs, and Butter. Each serving provides about 643.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Morning Maple-Spiced Pork Cutlets made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Morning Maple-Spiced Pork Cutlets?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 643.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Morning Maple-Spiced Pork Cutlets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Morning Maple-Spiced Pork Cutlets healthy?
- Morning Maple-Spiced Pork Cutlets has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 643.15 calories and 47.65 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1606.16 mg (70% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.93 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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