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Bright Lemon Pork Piccata

Bright Lemon Pork Piccata features tender, lightly floured pork cutlets simmered in a tangy lemon and white wine sauce with briny capers and fresh parsley. The balance of citrus and savory pan drippings creates a lively, buttery finish that complements the pork. Serve for a weeknight dinner or an elegant yet unfussy meal with simple sides.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Bright Lemon Pork Piccata
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Pound the pork chops between 2 sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap until very thin, about 1/8 inch.

  3. 3

    Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of each pork chop in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.

  4. 4

    Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to sizzle. Add the shallots and arrange the pork chops in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook the pork chops until golden brown and almost cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and loosely tent with aluminum foil, reserving the shallots and browned bits in the skillet.

  5. 5

    Bake the pork chops in the preheated oven until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

  6. 6

    Pour the wine and chicken stock into the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir the lemon juice into the sauce.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the sauce over the pork chops and top with the parsley, lemon zest, and capers.

About This Recipe

Bright Lemon Pork Piccata is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Capers, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 338.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Bright Lemon Pork Piccata?
It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Bright Lemon Pork Piccata made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Capers, Chicken Stock, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Bright Lemon Pork Piccata?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Bright Lemon Pork Piccata?
About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 338.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Bright Lemon Pork Piccata easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.

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