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Pork schnitzel on a plate with coleslaw and lemon slice.
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Pork Schnitzel

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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: German
Keyword: crispy fried pork chops, easy pork recipe, German Schnitzel, pork cutlets
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 871kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs or finely crushed Ritz crackers
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 whole lemon sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • 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 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 second baking sheet with a wire rack topped with paper towels and set aside.
  • 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 single layer with space in between.
  • 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 time, turning after about 2 minutes.
  • 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 to the paper towel lined wire rack.
  • Serve schnitzel with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover schnitzel in a zip top bag or airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat: Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet with schnitzel on the wire rack. Bake at 350° for about 6- 8 minutes or until heated through.
Variations: Schnitzel can be made with veal cutlets, thin sliced steak or chicken in place of the pork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 871kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 558mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g