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Authentic Austrian Weiner Schnitzel
It is easy to see why schnitzel is one of the most popular dishes in Austria and Germany. This authentic Austrian wiener schnitzel uses a light panko breading for the veal, and is fried in lard and clarified butter. You may have to loosen the lederhosen for this one.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
European , Austrian
Ingredients
- 4-6 Veal Cutlets (about 1 pound) preferably veal scallopini
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ Cup all purpose flour
- ½ Cup panko pulsed briefly in a food processor
- lard
- Clarified Butter (Ghee)
- salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- lemon wedges/slices for serving
Instructions
- We have found it easiest to use veal scallopini as it is already thin, and we can skip the step of pounding out the meat. If you are using pork or thicker cuts of veal you will want to cover the meat with parchment paper and pound it very thin.
- Make sure the thin pieces of meat are dry and then season both sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
- For the coating of the wiener schnitzel you will need plates or bowls of beaten eggs, all purpose flour, and bread crumbs.
- To coat the veal, dredge the meat through the flour, making sure it is fully covered. Next dip the meat into the egg and let the excess drip off before coating the meat in the breadcrumb mixture. You do not want to press the breadcrumbs into the meat, just get a nice even coating.
- Heat the lard and butter over medium heat. Ideally the frying mixture should be at about 350 degrees for frying the meat.
- Fry the breaded veal for about 3 minutes and then flip the meat and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until the breading is nicely golden-brown. If you are using a meat thermometer, the finished temp should be about 145-150 degrees.
- Remove the meat to a paper towel lined plate and let rest for a couple minutes before serving. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon to each piece of meat and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
686mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.