Pork cutlets are a great alternative to chicken breast that is just as healthy, delicious, and versatile.
Pork is a great meat to marinade in a wide variety of flavors and can be accompanied by many side dishes, making it a great addition to any family meal plan no matter how picky your kids may be.
In this article, we will look at 10 of the most mouth-watering pork cutlets recipes that everyone in your household will love.
Chinese Slow Cooked Pork Cutlets
These Chinese slow-cooked pork cutlets are steeped in flavors that will delight your taste buds. The sweet and tangy marinade provides a mouth-watering taste that can be paired with a multitude of side dishes.
Although, serving these cutlets over rice with a side of green vegetables is always a classic hit. One of the best things about this recipe is that it is made in a single pot which means that there are minimal dishes to be done afterward.
With a prep time of as little as 10 minutes and a hands-off slow cooking process, this is a perfect midweek meal no matter how busy you are.
This dish can even be cooked in a pressure cooker which brings the total time taken to make dinner down to 25 minutes.
Pork Schnitzel
This recipe for pork schnitzel is one of the best comfort foods you will ever make, and it’s still fairly healthy, despite being breaded.
The creamy dill sauce that accompanies the schnitzel makes sure that this dish doesn’t feel too heavy or fried.
The pan frying method that this recipe adopts helps to keep the calories down and means that it can stay firmly in the healthy family favorites section of your recipe book.
There are various sides that make great accompaniments for the schnitzel including sauerkraut with bacon and apples that helps to maintain the German heritage of the dish.
German potato salad and pickled red cabbage also work well with this dish and provide a wonderful acidic flavor to the meal.
Crock Pot Savory Pork Cutlets
These crock pot savory pork cutlets are so juicy and tender that they are irresistibly moreish. The mushroom and onion gravy provides a gentle but delicious flavor that the entire family can enjoy.
Paired with a creamy mashed potato side, this recipe makes for the perfect comfort food to enjoy on a fall or winter evening.
If you want to tailor the recipe to warmer seasons, simply pair the pork with a naked coleslaw or some couscous. If you want to add a little more spice to the dish you could top the cutlets with some chili flakes.
Because this dish is cooked in a slow cooker or crock pot, it is very hands-off and can even be made in advance so that it is ready when you and your family arrive home from your day.
Orange-Glazed Pork Cutlets
This recipe for orange-glazed pork cutlets is super easy but still bursting with flavor, great for those nights when you just don’t seem to have the time to cook an elaborate dinner.
Even better than the incredibly sweet and sticky flavor of this dish is the amount of time it takes to prepare and cook, in only 15 minutes you can have dinner that feels like a treat on the table.
Simply serve with some sticky rice or vegetables for a healthy, protein-rich meal that the whole family will love.
If you want to give the dish more of an Asian taste, simply add some soy sauce and rice wine vinegar to the cutlets as you cook them.
Szechuan-Style Pork Cutlets
If you do prefer to make Asian inspired dishes for your family, this Szechuan-style pork cutlets recipe is sure to be an instant winner in your household.
The Szechuan-style marinade provides a great kick that will make your tastebuds dance.
There are so many sides that could accompany this dish perfectly, from dumplings to rice to steamed vegetables, you can get really creative with it.
The fact that this dish can be ready in under 30 minutes makes it a perfect option for busy households with working parents and plenty of extracurricular activities for the children.
Simply cook the cutlets and then make the sauce in the same pan and cook some rice according to the packet instructions.
To make this dish extra healthy, you could brown the cutlets in an air fryer if you have one, instead of frying them.
Pork Cutlets Parmigiana
This pork cutlet parmigiana is the perfect Italian-American comfort food.
Combining tomatoes, garlic, and mozzarella cheese with pan-fried pork cutlets provides a warming and hearty meal that can warm even the coldest winter days.
Combine the parmigiana with some al dente spaghetti and garlic bread for a truly indulgent treat, or substitute the pasta for broccoli rabe if you want to cut through the richness and lighten the dish that your whole family can enjoy regularly.
If you wanted to turn this recipe into more of a casserole, you could cut the cutlets into strips and add the noodles to parmigiana before baking in the oven.
German Pork Cutlets
This German pork cutlets recipe is great for warm summer days as it doesn’t feature any cheese or breading like other dishes in this article.
The cutlets are covered in a creamy sauce that features mushrooms, onions, and diced ham for a smooth and moreish flavor. Serve over fresh egg noodles to create a much-loved German comfort food.
This dish is likely to be very popular with the entire family as it is, but if you want to lift the flavors a little bit, you can add diced pickles to the sauce for an extra tangy taste.
This recipe features wine and although the alcohol should be burned off during the cooking process, if you are not comfortable using wine in recipes that your children will eat, you can either forgo the wine or substitute it for non-alcoholic wine to preserve the flavor.
Hawaiian Pork Cutlets
This Hawaiian pork cutlets recipe (You might want to check out some Pork Steak Recipes as well) is another that features fruit in this article. The presence of pineapple provides a sweet and tangy taste that will leave your entire family wanting more.
Although you may not be fans of Hawaiian pizza, this is completely different and tastes fresh and light, making it perfect for hot summer days.
Another great option for a midweek dinner, this recipe can be pulled together in as little as 25 minutes. This dish is great served with rice to soak up all of the extra sauce.
If you find yourself making rice most days of the week already, this dish also works well with bread or mashed potatoes, anything that will soak up that delicious sauce and help you make the most of it.
The parsley garnish gives this dish a flash of color, but if you want more, simply serve the pork cutlets with a side of steamed green vegetables.
Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Another Asian-inspired dish in this article is Tonkatsu, a Japanese pork cutlet recipe. The best thing about this dish is how budget-friendly it is, with most of the ingredients that are needed probably already in your kitchen cupboards.
Even with the prep that is involved in breading the cutlets, this dish can be ready in under 25 minutes, perfect for busy days or days where you just don’t feel like spending hours slaving over a hot stove.
Simply serve the Tonkatsu with sticky rice and steamed vegetables or dumplings to create a healthy and low-cost meal that is bursting with flavor.
Pork Cutlets With Apples And Onions
This pork cutlets with apples and onions recipe gives your pork a fresh and light flavor that works great during both the summer and the winter.
The apples provide a fresh and sweet flavor and you can even add some texture to the meal by topping the cutlets with crispy dried apple peel or slices.
Simply pair this recipe with mashed or roast potatoes, or even a crunchy slaw in the summer to create a delicious and filling meal that the entire family will love.
This recipe also makes a great addition to a summer cookout that makes a refreshing change from hotdogs (Check out some tasty hotdog recipes here) and hamburgers.
You can even make extra of the apples and onions to share with your family and friends on their more common barbecue foods.
Final Thoughts
There are plenty of ways in which you can make delicious, quick, and easy meals out of pork cutlets that will satisfy the entire family and even your friends.
Pork is such a versatile meat that it soaks up the flavors of whatever you cook it in. making it a great option for both gentle and flavorful marinades and sauces.
Whichever recipes you choose to try, they are certain to be an instant hit with your family.
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