Tart braised cabbage adds color and texture to the pork in this cozy fall-inspired meal, which was last featured in 2017. Enjoy it with a beer and celebrate Oktoberfest at home!
Garlic / Cabbage - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
Pork - Slice into 3/4” / 1.9 cm thick cutlets. Place each cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound with a tenderizer until roughly half as thick, like this video for chicken. Season on both sides with some salt and pepper. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Apples / Lemons - Prep as directed. (You can leave the skin on the apples.)
Prep breading stations - In one container whisk eggs with some salt and pepper. In a second container or plate combine almond meal, salt, and pepper.
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Cook cabbage by heating a saute pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add butter and then garlic and apples to melted butter. Saute for ~2 minutes before adding cabbage with a pinch of salt. Saute for another 14 to 16 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
While cabbage is cooking, dip each pork cutlet into eggs and then in almond meal. Repeat until all cutlets are breaded.
Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add oil and then cutlets to heated oil (do this in batches and / or add some additional oil as needed). Cook for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes on each side, transferring to a plate when cooked through.
Stir vinegar and maple syrup into finished cabbage and season with some salt.
Serve pork with cabbage on the side. Squeeze lemon wedges over everything. Enjoy!