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Breaded pork

Calories & nutrition facts

fried without fat, pan

178
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein27 g
Carbs9.2 g
Fat3.7 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 178 kcal —
  • Protein 27 g 53%
  • Carbohydrate 9.2 g 3%
  • Fat 3.7 g 5%
  • Saturated fat 1.2 g 6%
  • Fibre 0.7 g 3%
  • Sugars 0.6 g —

Questions about Breaded pork

How do you fry breaded pork so the coating stays crisp?

For a thin escalope, shallow-fry in a little hot oil over a medium heat, turning once, until golden and cooked through. Don’t crowd the pan, and check the centre reaches 70°C for 2 minutes or an equivalent safe temperature and time.

Can you cook breaded pork from frozen?

Yes, if it’s sold frozen for cooking from frozen: follow the cooking instructions on the pack and make sure it’s steaming hot all the way through. Don’t thaw it first unless the instructions say to.

What goes well with breaded pork?

In the UK, serve it with chips or buttery mash, peas and a squeeze of lemon. A crisp salad or apple sauce also works well.

Is breaded pork the same as pork schnitzel?

They’re very similar: both are pork coated in breadcrumbs and cooked until crisp. Schnitzel is usually a thin piece of pork that’s flattened before coating and frying.

How long does cooked breaded pork keep in the fridge?

Cool leftovers and refrigerate them within 1–2 hours, in a covered container. Eat within 2 days, and reheat until steaming hot all the way through.

Which has fewer calories, breaded pork or pork schnitzel?

Pork schnitzel has 154 kcal per 100 g, compared with 178 kcal per 100 g for breaded pork.

Source: BLS (Germany) U952000 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded