Pork Schnitzel Sliders

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp plus 1 C panko
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1 lb Swift ground pork
• 2 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 large egg, beaten
• safflower or canola oil
• 8 slider rolls, split and toasted
• stone ground mustard
• mayonnaise
• dill pickle chips
• arugula

Directions:

1. In a large bowl combine the 2 tablespoons panko with the milk and let stand until absorbed, 2 minutes. Add the pork, parsley, lemon zest, thyme, salt, pepper, and mix.
2. Divide the meat into 8 portions and form into 3-inch round patties, flattening them evenly. Place on a sheet pan or plate.
3. Place the egg in a shallow dish or pie plate and the panko on another plate. In a large cast iron or other heavy-duty skillet, add oil to ¼ inch depth and place over medium high heat.
4. When oil is shimmering, dredge the meat in the egg and then the panko. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Spread cut sides of rolls with mustard and mayonnaise and top with the patties, pickles and arugula.