Cutlets are one of the most popular main dishes in our country. They are easy to cook, they are very satisfying, and 2-3 pieces are enough to forget about hunger for a long time. Experienced housewives know many secrets on how to make this dish tasty and juicy - they add potatoes, cereals, vegetables, seasonings to the minced meat, stew or bake in gravy and sauces. But an important factor is the cooking time. And today I will tell you how much to fry pork cutlets so that the crust does not burn, and inside they do not remain raw.
Note. The above times and methods of frying are relevant only for ground pork dishes. Separate cooking methods are provided for beef, poultry or fish cutlets.
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How much to fry pork cutlets
Cookbooks on the question of how much to fry cutlets in a pan give a definite answer - 20 minutes. But it’s not so simple. Cooking times may vary depending on a number of factors.
First of all, it depends on whether you fry fresh or frozen meatballs. In the second case, it will take about 5 minutes for the semi-finished products to thaw under the influence of high temperature, after which the cooking will begin directly. Thus, the frying time is increased.
The second factor is serving size. When they are small, time is reduced to 12-15 minutes, and if large, it increases to 20, and sometimes 25 minutes.
And also a significant role is played by the type of meat and the thickness of the products. So, the frying time for chopped cutlets is shorter - they are made thin and flat, and it takes about 10 minutes to cook. And thick and lush portions need at least 20 minutes to completely fry.
Another important factor affecting the time of frying cutlets is fire.If he is strong, they will be ready faster, weak - slower. But in the first case, the dish can burn on the outside, remaining moist inside, and in the second - lose all the juice that evaporates under the influence of high temperature. Therefore, experienced chefs advise to fry over medium heat, for 7-8 minutes on each side, and look at the condition of the crust - it should be dark golden, not light or black-brown.
In addition, it is worth considering the cooking method. If you plan to steam cutlets with a small amount of water under the lid, then frying will take less time - 4-6 minutes on each side. And then they reach readiness under the influence of hot steam, which will take at least 10 minutes.
The same applies to cases when cutlets are stewed with gravy. It is not necessary to fry them for long, for 2-3 minutes on each side, so that they only "grabbed" a crust. And then cook in a sauce that needs to boil over low heat for at least 10-15 minutes. During this time, the minced meat is well stewed, and the portions will not be raw inside.
Attention! Even if you fry cutlets, checking by the hour, before removing from the pan, make sure they are ready. Take one serving and break it with a fork - if the stuffing inside has a pinkish tint, it has not yet been fried. The color should be uniformly gray.
The right recipe for a juicy dish
- Cooking time: 35 minutes.
- Servings Per Container: 6-7.
It's time to share the recipe for delicious, juicy and soft pork cutlets. A modest grocery set, a minimum of effort, strict adherence to technology - and the mouth-watering dish is ready!
Ingredients:
- pork - 500 g;
- potatoes - 1 pc.;
- onion - 1 pc.;
- egg - 1 pc.;
- bread - 1-2 slices;
- milk - 50 ml;
- salt, black pepper - to taste;
- water - 100 ml;
- vegetable oil - for frying.
On a note. You can prepare a breaded dish using flour, a special mixture, crushed crackers or chopped cereal.
Operating procedure:
- Soak the bread in warmed milk and leave for 10 minutes. Then carefully wring it out. It does not need to become completely dry, enough if milk does not drain from it.
- Cut meat, potato and onion into pieces.
- Scroll through the prepared foods in a meat grinder.
- Add the egg, spices and salt to the minced meat. Mix well.
- Now beat off the cutlet mass. Separate a small lump, about 1 tbsp. l. and forcefully throw it back into the bowl. Repeat the procedure at least 15-20 times. This is necessary so that the stuffing is dense and well formed, but at the same time remains juicy. Useful advice. With this type of mincemeat treatment, the spray can scatter in all directions. To avoid this, place it in a tight bag, tie it, and beat it off, throwing it on the surface of the table.
- Warm the cooking oil in a pan. It is not necessary to pour it a lot, it is enough that it just covers the bottom.
- Form the flattened cutlets of medium size and fry on low heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- After that, reduce the heating to a minimum, add water and cover the dishes with a lid. Stew the dish for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid, turn the portions over and allow the remaining liquid to evaporate.
So, it’s easy and simple, you can make juicy and soft pork cutlets in a pan. And if you do not want to stew them, increase the frying time on each side to 7-10 minutes.
The right recipe for a juicy dish
Ingredients
- 500 g. Pork
- 1 PC. Potatoes
- 1 PC. Onion
- 1 PC. Egg
- 1-2 slices Bread
- 50 ml Milk
- taste Salt, black pepper
- for frying Vegetable oil
Step-by-step instruction
- Soak the bread in warmed milk and leave for 10 minutes. Then carefully wring it out.It does not need to become completely dry, enough if milk does not drain from it.
- Cut meat, potato and onion into pieces.
- Scroll through the prepared foods in a meat grinder.
- Add the egg, spices and salt to the minced meat. Mix well.
- Now beat off the cutlet mass. Separate a small lump, about 1 tbsp. l. and forcefully throw it back into the bowl. Repeat the procedure at least 15-20 times. This is necessary so that the stuffing is dense and well formed, but at the same time remains juicy.
- Warm the cooking oil in a pan. It is not necessary to pour it a lot, it is enough that it just covers the bottom.
- Form the flattened cutlets of medium size and fry on low heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- After that, reduce the heating to a minimum, add water and cover the dishes with a lid. Stew the dish for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid, turn the portions over and allow the remaining liquid to evaporate.
