There is no consensus among housewives as to whether it is necessary to use a lid when cooking cutlets.
But this is a fundamentally important point, on which the quality of the meat dish directly depends.
What arguments do those in favor of using a lid have?
Housewives who are used to covering the frying pan with a lid while frying cutlets believe that this way they preserve the juiciness of the finished products.
They believe that the absence of a lid can completely "dry out" the cutlets. Also, the dish will noticeably decrease in size and will cease to be fluffy.
There is also an opinion that such cutlets turn out to be tough.
Why do some housewives prefer to fry without a lid?
Despite the arguments listed above, many housewives do without a lid. In this case, the cutlets "set" the crust, they are evenly fried and can hold their shape.
In order not to dry out the dish, various sauces are introduced or even a little water is added.
How to fry cutlets correctly
Despite the fact that the arguments sound reasonable enough, they are not entirely correct. The correct way is to fry the cutlets without a lid first.
After this, the accessory is still suggested to be used. You can also finish cooking the dish in the oven after the crust appears.
