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pork cutlets

[/pɔrk ˈkʌtlɪts/]
nounpl: pork cutlets
costeletas de porco
1. thin slices of pork meat, typically from the loin or leg, that are breaded and fried or grilled
The restaurant served delicious pork cutlets with a crispy golden coating.
O restaurante serviu costeletas de porco deliciosas com um revestimento crocante dourado.
2. a cut of pork suitable for quick cooking methods such as pan-frying or grilling
Pork cutlets cook quickly and are perfect for weeknight dinners.
As costeletas de porco cozinham rapidamente e são perfeitas para jantares entre semana.
Synonyms
pork chopspork steakspork medallionsescalopes de porco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
costeletas de porco
most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
costela de porco
sometimes used in singular form in culinary contexts
Portugal
costeletas de porco
standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring home the bacon
pork it up
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