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Jägerschnitzel (Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy)

Perfectly crispy on the outside with a tender interior and served with a delightfully rich mushroom gravy, it's no wonder this is one of Germany's most famous and beloved dishes!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • Neutral-tasting oil for frying (I use avocado oil as it has a high smoke point)
  • 4 boneless pork steaks or chops
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour combined with 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • Brown Mushroom Gravy (click for recipe)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, garnish

Instructions

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  1. Pound the pork chops between two sheets of plastic wrap with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until 1/4 inch thick.  Lightly sprinkle both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Place the flour mixture, egg, and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dredge the pork chops in the flour, the egg, and the breadcrumbs, coating both sides and all edges at each stage. Be careful not to press the breadcrumbs into the meat. Gently shake off the excess crumbs.  (Note: Don't let the schnitzel sit in the coating or they will not be as crispy once fried - fry immediately.)  Note:  Some regions of Germany make Jägerschnitzel without the breading.  Simply pound the pork chops, salt and pepper them, fry them and serve them with the gravy.
  3. Heat the oil to 330 degrees F (not hotter or the Schnitzel will burn before the meat is done, not lower or the Schnitzel will absorb the oil and be greasy).  Use just enough oil so that the Schnitzels "swim" in it.  Fry the Schnitzel for about 2-3 minutes on both sides until a deep golden brown. Transfer briefly to a plate lined with paper towels.
  4. Serve immediately topped with Homemade Brown Mushroom Gravy and garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Avoid completely drenching the Schnitzel with gravy so that much of the Schnitzel remains crispy.  Serve with Homemade German Spaetzle, French fries, or Homemade Swabian Potato Salad, and with a fresh leafy green salad or German Cucumber Salad.
  5. ***NOTE:  Be sure to check out our post on Traditional German Schnitzel for a detailed tutorial including all the tips and tricks for achieving the best Schnitzel!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1schnitzel (not including the gravy) Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 244mg (10%) Potassium 586mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% Daily Value*

Serving 1schnitzel (not including the gravy)
Calories 376kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 244mg 10%
Potassium 586mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.