Name: Pork Shoulder Cutlets with Fennel and Asparagus Salad
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), fat trimmed to 1/4", cut into 4 steaks; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups dried breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; Flaky sea salt; 1 small fennel bulb, cored, thinly sliced, plus 2 tablespoons fennel fronds; 6 asparagus, shaved lengthwise into ribbons with a vegetable peeler; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pork shoulder cutlets with fennel and asparagus salad on a white plate.

Pork Shoulder Cutlets with Fennel and Asparagus SaladNicole Franzen

Opposites attract: This bright, sprightly salad is just the thing to cut through the richness of succulent pan-fried pork.

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