Rich and Tasty Buns Stuffed With Pork Cutlets

These buns with pork cutlets are savory with crispy pork cutlets, buttery buns, and fresh arugula. They make a wonderful lunch or dinner when served with your favorite side dishes such as salads or steamed vegetables.

The buns are made from scratch, so you begin by making a dough with flour, sugar, salt, yeast, softened butter, and milk. Then, once it has risen, it gets shaped into buns and set aside to rise again before being baked in the oven. Then, you make the pork cutlets by first marinating them in a lemon-herb mixture, and then breading them and frying them. The final steps involve assembling the sandwiches with the cutlets and cheese, broiling them in the oven, and sandwiching them with fresh arugula. These sandwiches are ones that you will want to make again and again.

What are Buns With Pork Cutlets?

These buns with pork cutlets are homemade buns that have crispy pork cutlets, cheese, and arugula on them. The buns are broiled, which melts the cheese, making them extra delicious.

The pork is similar to schnitzel in that they are very thin pieces that are breaded and fried. By marinating the pork in a mixture of lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper, the pork cutlets become extra tender and have a slight tanginess that counteracts the richness of the pork and cheese.

Pro Tips

• Don’t overheat the milk or use milk that is too cold when making the dough. The ideal temperature for the milk will be between 100 F to 110 F (37.7 C to 43.3 C).
• The dough should be kneaded until it has an elasticity to it and is very smooth. You should be able to stretch a small piece of dough out very thinly without it tearing.
• Don’t skip the step of marinating the pork cutlets. The lemon juice will impart flavor and tenderize the meat.
• If you don’t enjoy pork, you could also make this recipe with thin slices of veal or chicken.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Another Type of Greens?

Yes, if you don’t love arugula, you could use baby spinach or even a mesclun or spring mix of lettuces. These buns would also be great with finely shredded iceberg lettuce or romaine.

What Type of Cheese Should I Use?

You can use any melting cheese that you enjoy but some that pair particularly well with crispy pork are Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella.

Should I Use Seasoned or Unseasoned Breadcrumbs?

This recipe calls for plain breadcrumbs as they have seasonings added to them. However, you could definitely use seasoned breadcrumbs for more flavor if you prefer.

How to Store Buns With Pork Cutlets

These buns are best to enjoy as soon as they are made, as once they are assembled with the arugula, you won’t want to reheat them or the arugula will wilt. If you know that you and the people you are serving won’t be able to eat all of the sandwiches in one go, only assemble the ones that you need. This way, you will be able to store the cutlets in a sealed container in the fridge and the buns in a sealed bag or container at room temperature until you plan to complete the broiling step and serve them.

How to Make Buns With Pork Cutlets

Step 1

Step 1

Cut the dough into nine portions and shape them into balls. Place the balls in a 22 cm x 22 cm baking pan and allow them to rise for 30 minutes. Brush the buns with milk and bake them in a 320 F (160 C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

For the buns, whisk the sugar and yeast with the milk. Whisk the flour and salt in another bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, and knead until the dough comes together. Add the butter and knead it for 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms. Cover it and set it aside for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 2

Step 2

For the pork cutlets, in a bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined. Add the pork cutlets and allow them to marinate for 30 minutes.

Cut the dough into nine portions and shape them into balls. Place the balls in a 22 cm x 22 cm baking pan and allow them to rise for 30 minutes. Brush the buns with milk and bake them in a 320 F (160 C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3

To assemble, brush the buns with melted butter and remove three of the buns (you only need six for the recipe). Cut the remaining six buns in half, leaving the buns attached, and spread them with mayonnaise.

For the pork cutlets, in a bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined. Add the pork cutlets and allow them to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4

Serve immediately!

On a plate, mix the breadcrumbs with the parmesan and oregano. Coat the pork cutlets in the breadcrumbs, place them on a baking sheet, and bake them in a 400 F (200 C) oven for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5

To assemble, brush the buns with melted butter and remove three of the buns (you only need six for the recipe). Cut the remaining six buns in half, leaving the buns attached, and spread them with mayonnaise.

Step 6

Step 6

Place the pork cutlets and cheese on top of the buns. Broil them until the cheese melts.

Step 7

Step 7

Garnish the buns with mayonnaise and arugula, and top with the tops of the buns.

Step 8

Step 8

Serve immediately!