Marinated pork cutlets in a yogurt marinade: crispy, juicy and full of flavor recept

Name: Marinated pork cutlets in a yogurt marinade: crispy, juicy and full of flavor
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 slices of pork roast (total approx. 600–700 g); 200 g plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic (pressed); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2–3 eggs (for breading); breadcrumbs for coating; lard for frying

Easy to prepare
4 serving
30 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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Do you long for cutlets that stay soft and moist inside but beautifully crispy on the outside? Try this tried-and-true recipe: pork slices marinated in a yogurt marinade with garlic and oregano, coated in egg and breadcrumbs and fried in lard. An ideal choice with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

4 slices of pork roast (total approx. 600–700 g)
200 g plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic (pressed)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2–3 eggs (for breading)
breadcrumbs for coating
lard for frying

Preparation procedure

Preparing the meat Lightly pound the slices of pork roast, then salt and pepper both sides.
Yogurt marinade In a bowl, mix the plain yogurt with olive oil, pressed garlic and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
Marinating Thoroughly coat the meat in the marinade, transfer to a sealable container and leave in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
Breading the cutlets Remove the meat from the marinade and let the excess yogurt drip off slightly. First coat the slices in egg, then in breadcrumbs.
Frying Melt the lard in a pan so the meat can float in the fat. Fry the cutlets over medium heat for 3–5 minutes on each side, until golden, crispy and cooked through.
Draining excess fat Transfer the fried cutlets to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess fat.
Serving Serve immediately with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes or a vegetable salad.

Number of servings

4 servings

Total preparation time

Preparation and marinating: 15 minutes + at least 2 hours (ideally overnight)
Breading and frying: 15 minutes
Total: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

Recipe conclusion

This version of pork cutlets in a yogurt marinade will delight you not only with its juiciness and crispy coating, but also with the subtle flavor of garlic and oregano. Thanks to the simple preparation and a few basic ingredients, you have a homemade specialty on the table that will surpass even the best store-bought cutlets.