Classic Pozharsky Cutlets

This is how Pozharsky cutlets were once made in the town of Torzhok, where they come from! They're built from a mix of chicken and veal. Give them a try — they're SO good!

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
Translation table of volumetric measures
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 44 % 15 g
Fats 26 % 9 g
Carbohydrates 29 % 10 g
187 kcal
GI: 20 / 30 / 50

Cooking method

  1. Step 1:

    Step 1

    Cut the veal and chicken fillet into small pieces, then chop them into a fine mince with a sharp knife. Don't use a meat grinder or a blender!

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2

    Let the slices of white bread dry out in the open air for about 2 hours. Pour the cream over the dried bread and let it soak for 15 minutes. Then mash the soaked bread thoroughly with your hands.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3

    Cut 2/3 of the cold butter into cubes and pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes.

  4. Step 4:

    Step 4

    Dice the onion and fry it over low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.

  5. Step 5:

    Step 5

    Add the fried onion (along with the butter from the pan) and the bread (along with its liquid) to the minced meat. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6:

    Step 6

    Throw the mince against the work surface a few times to knead it. Then work in the cubes of frozen butter.

  7. Step 7:

    Step 7

    Shape the cutlets.

  8. Step 8:

    Step 8

    Roll the cutlets in breadcrumbs, set them on a plate, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

  9. Step 9:

    Step 9

    Then fry them in butter over medium heat, turning often, until golden brown. Serve piping hot.

  10. Step 10:

    Step 10

    They're seriously delicious! Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Buttermilk - 36  kcal/100g
  • Cream, 20% fat - 300  kcal/100g
  • Cream, 10% fat - 120  kcal/100g
  • Cream - 300  kcal/100g
  • Veal brisket - 213  kcal/100g
  • Veal fillet - 158  kcal/100g
  • Veal leg - 161  kcal/100g
  • Veal ham - 108  kcal/100g
  • Veal chop on the bone - 188  kcal/100g
  • Veal schnitzel - 162  kcal/100g
  • Veal loin - 210  kcal/100g
  • Butter, 82% - 734  kcal/100g
  • Unsalted table butter - 709  kcal/100g
  • Unsalted farmhouse butter - 661  kcal/100g
  • Salted farmhouse butter - 652  kcal/100g
  • Ghee - 869  kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Onion - 41  kcal/100g
  • Chicken breast (fillet) - 113  kcal/100g
  • White bread - 266  kcal/100g
  • Breadcrumbs - 347  kcal/100g

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