Captain's style pork: A cheesy twist on a classic cutlet

The Captain's Style Pork recipe is an exciting dinner option that will surely be a hit in your kitchen. I included this recipe in my list of favorite dishes, and my culinary discovery was so well-received that it saved me from household protests.

When I first came across the Captain's Style Pork recipe, I was quite skeptical. The classic version of the pork cutlet has always been unbeatable for me. While browsing photos of this "captain's" variety, my child noticed something new and continued requesting it for dinner. As you can probably guess, I had no choice.

However, I quickly discovered that Captain's Style Pork looks great on the plate and tastes wonderful. The combination of pork with cheese — in my case, mozzarella — turned out to be a hit. The key to success is using the right amount of spices to avoid the typical overly cheesy taste. This thoughtful balance made the dish appealing not only to my children but also to me.

Ingredients:                  

• 1 lb boneless pork loin
• 1 egg
• Bread crumbs
• Wheat flour
• A piece of Parmesan cheese
• 3 1/3 cups tomato passata
• 2/3 lb mozzarella
• Spices: marjoram, basil, oregano, rosemary, hot pepper, garlic
• Salt, pepper
• Canola oil or lard

Preparation:            

1. Cut the pork into slices 0.6 inches thick, then gently pound them with your hands.
2. In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and spices. Prepare a plate with flour and a beaten egg.
3. First, dip the cutlets in flour, then in egg, and finally in the bread crumb, cheese, and spice mixture.
4. Fry the cutlets in hot oil or lard on both sides until golden brown.
5. Pour half of the passata into a baking dish. Place the fried cutlets on it and cover with another layer of tomato passata.
6. Cover the entire dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
7. After this time, remove the foil, sprinkle the pork in tomato passata with grated mozzarella, and bake for another 10 minutes.