Traditional German Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)

Name: Traditional German Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork steaks or chops, (to make Austrian Wienerschnitzel use thin veal cutlets); 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; Oil for frying (use a neutral-tasting oil with a high smoke point)

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
376 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
German, Austrian

Traditional German Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)

Nevaeh Sloan

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Learn how to make that perfectly crispy breaded Schnitzel you know and love from your favorite German restaurants!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 boneless pork steaks or chops, (to make Austrian Wienerschnitzel use thin veal cutlets)
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
Oil for frying (use a neutral-tasting oil with a high smoke point)

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Instructions

Place the pork chops between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them until just 1/4 inch thick with the flat side of a meat tenderizer. Lightly season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place the flour mixture, egg, and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dip the 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. Don't let the schnitzel sit in the coating or they will not be as crispy once fried - fry immediately.Make sure the cooking oil is hot enough at this point (about 330 degrees F) as you don't want the Schnitzel to sit around in the coating before frying. Use 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.
Serve immediately with slices of fresh lemon and parsley sprigs. Serve with French fries, Spätzle or German potato salad, and a fresh leafy green salad.

Nutrition Information

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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%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376 kcal

% Daily Value*

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%
Vitamin A	120IU	2%
Calcium	59mg	6%
Iron	2.8mg	16%