german schnitzel

Tender pounded pork cutlets are breaded and pan fried in this perennially popular dish.

Pork Schnitzel

Kosher salt

white wine vinegar

sugar

dill

salt and black pepper (to taste)

cucumber (, peeled if desired)

½ red onion (, very thinly sliced)

½-inch (6-ounce) thick boneless pork chops

salt and pepper (to taste)

all-purpose flour

eggs (, beaten)

milk

bread crumbs

thyme

olive oil

Lemon wedges (to serve)

make the cucumber salad

In a serving bowl stir together the vinegar, sugar, dill, salt and pepper.  Add the cucumber and onion and toss to combine.   Hold in the fridge.

pound the cutlets

Place each pork chop in between two pieces of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet, rolling pin (or a bottle of wine) to gently pound the pork chops until they are of an even thickness between 1/4 and 1/3-inch thick.

perare the breading ingredients

Place the flour in a shallow bowl, combine the eggs and milk in another shallow bowl, and place the Panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.  Season the flour and the egg-milk mixture lightly with salt and pepper.   Stir the thyme into the Panko.

bread the cutlets

Season the pork lightly with salt and pepper, then dip each piece into the flour, shaking off any excess, then the egg-milk mixture, then the Panko, pressing so that the bread crumbs adhere to the pork.  Place the breaded pork on a plate or wire rack.

cook the schnitzel

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet until hot.  Cook the pork for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and just cooked through; you may need to do this in at least two batches, adding more oil for the second batch as needed.

serve with cucumber salad

As the pieces of pork are cooked, place them briefly on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.  Serve the pork with lemon wedges and the Cucumber Salad, if desired.

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butter

bacon

onion

mushrooms

tomato paste

beef stock

parsley

cornstarch

sour cream

Prep and cook

Follow the full directions in the recipe to make the sauce

Pork Schnitzel is a traditional German dish great for busy weeknights. Made with thin pork chops pounded into cutlets, breaded, fried until golden brown and crispy.

pork chops

all purpose flour

salt

pepper

eggs

breadcrumbs Ritz crackers

vegetable oil

lemon,

Slice pork chops in half, lengthwise. Pound the...

Slice pork chops in half, lengthwise. Pound the pork cutlets to about ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet or heavy skillet.

Place flour into a shallow dish and mix...

Place flour into a shallow dish and mix in salt and pepper. Beat the eggs in another shallow dish and the breadcrumbs into a third dish.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper....

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a second baking sheet with a wire rack topped with paper towels and set aside.

Dredge pork cutlets in flour. Dip into the...

Dredge pork cutlets in flour. Dip into the egg, coating both sides, and then dredge through breadcrumbs.

Place on the lined baking sheet in a...

Place on the lined baking sheet in a single layer with space in between.

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy bottom skillet...

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy bottom skillet over high heat using a fry thermometer, heating to 350°.

Fry breaded pork cutlets a few at a...

Fry breaded pork cutlets a few at a time, turning after about 2 minutes.

Turn and continue to cook another 2- 3...

Turn and continue to cook another 2- 3 minutes or until pork reaches 145° using a digital meat thermometer.

Remove schnitzel from the oil when cooked through...

Remove schnitzel from the oil when cooked through to the paper towel lined wire rack.

Serve schnitzel with a squeeze of lemon juice...

Serve schnitzel with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with parsley.

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