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Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Chop)
Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Chop) reads richness 6.5, umami 5.2 and allium 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish main, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.5 · Umami 5.2 · Allium 4.4 · Salinity 3.9 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Heat 1.1 · Bitterness 0.8 · Sweetness 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.5 · Earthy 0.5
What's in it (7)
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup lard
Time & effort: about 20 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 263.5 kcal, 18 g protein, 14.3 g fat, 14.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Pound the chops to a thin, even thickness, then season with salt, pepper, and rubbed garlic.
- Dip each chop in beaten egg and coat in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Fry in a generous amount of hot lard or oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden and fully cooked.
- Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes, braised sauerkraut, and a simple shredded cabbage salad.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Frikadeller (Pan-Fried Pork and Veal Patties) — Danish
- Lokše (Potato Flatbreads with Goose Fat) — Slovak
- Leskovački Ćevapi (Leskovac Grilled Minced Fingers) — Serbian
- Croquetas de Jamon (Ham Croquettes) — Cuban
- Shkmeruli — Georgian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.