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Schnitzel

Schnitzel

Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    15 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT30M
    15 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4 Servings
A traditional German dish where meat is pounded out thin, breaded and fried. The ingredients are simple but the flavor and texture are irresistible.
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless pork chops (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • Cooking oil
  • Fresh lemon wedges for garnish
  • 4 boneless pork chops (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 118.29ml all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 236.59ml plain breadcrumbs
  • Cooking oil
  • Fresh lemon wedges for garnish

A traditional German dish where meat is pounded out thin, breaded and fried. The ingredients are simple but the flavor and texture are irresistible.

Preparation
STEP 1

Pound each pork chop with the flat side of a meat mallet between two pieces of waxed paper or plastic bag until approximately 1/4-inch thin.

STEP 2

Season each pork chop well with salt and pepper. Add flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs to three separate bowls.

STEP 3

In a three-step breading process, first coat pork in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, evenly coating each layer.

STEP 4

Place a deep sauté pan over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded cutlets 2 or 4 at a time depending on the size of your pan. Be sure they all have some space. Brown on each side about 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Reduce heat if cutlets are browning too quickly. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate while you finish.

STEP 5

Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Options

Serve with Spaetzle or German Potato Salad recipe. This recipe works just as well with chicken that has been pounded thin.

Tags: Pork, Chicken, Eggs, Family-Friendly