Pork Marsala
Pork Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish featuring thinly pounded pork cutlets that are pan-seared and simmered in a rich, savory Marsala wine sauce, often with mushrooms. The key ingredients are pork loin or tenderloin, Marsala wine, mushrooms, garlic, and butter or olive oil. It is a staple of Italian-American cuisine, popularized in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the pork and moderate in fat, especially if prepared with butter or oil. It provides a good source of B vitamins, selenium, and zinc, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.8 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Marsala wine, a fortified wine from Sicily, is the soul of the dish, lending a unique, deep flavor that balances savory and slightly sweet notes. Nutritionally, the mushrooms add umami and important minerals like potassium without significant calories.
