escalope

Pounded meat slice

An escalope is a thin slice of boneless meat, typically veal, pork, or chicken, that has been pounded flat for quick cooking.

The term is more common in British and European culinary contexts than American: veal escalope with lemon and capers.

Also spelled scallop or scallopine in various traditions.

preparation

pounded

Struck hard, repeatedly

flattenedMade smooth or level
tenderizedMade meat less tough
butterfliedSplit and flattened

sliced · thin · delicate · wafer-thin · fillet · scallopini · medallion · portion · cutlet · slice

sauteed

pan-fried

Cooked in shallow fat

searedBurned on the surface
sizzlingHissing from heat
skilletShallow pan for frying

buttery · caramelized · golden · tender · juicy · piccata · marsala · saltimbocca · scallopini · lemon

breaded

schnitzel

Breaded fried meat slice

katsuBreaded fried cutlet
parmigianaBreaded, fried, then baked
breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces

panko · coating · crispy · golden · fried · crunchy · flour · eggwash · crumbs · seasoned

veal

cordon bleu

Highest culinary distinction

calfJuvenile cow or leg part
tenderSoft or sore
delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity

traditional · classic · Austrian · Italian · French

Categories

meatsbeef, chicken, pork, ham, mutton
viandesboeuf, poulet, canard, mouton, lapin
breaded foodsschnitzel, cutlet, tonkatsu, katsu, chicken schnitzel
poultrychicken, hen, turkey, duck, goose
filletfish fillet, chicken fillet, salmon fillet, cod fillet, tilapia fillet
cutletsveal cutlet, pork cutlet, chicken cutlet, lamb cutlet, turkey cutlet

Opposites

meat thickness/cut style

escalopewhole bird

Poultry sold intact

tomahawk steak · roast · joint · rack · leg

preparation method

escalopebone-in

With skeleton intact

pot roast · osso buco · oxtail · pulled pork

meat cut structure

escalopeT-bone

Side-struck collision

lamb shank · osso buco · oxtail · spare ribs · chicken drumstick

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