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    Pork Schnitzel

    September 25, 2019 by Tiffany 2 Comments

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    Pork schnitzel is thin, tenderized cuts of pork that are breaded and fried. This step-by-step guide will show you how easy they are to make!

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    Pork Schnitzel

    Today I am giving my version of pork schnitzel. (I also have an air fryer version of this recipe.) It’s a household favorite of ours and despite making a large batch, they always go quick.

    Pork Schnitzel Origin

    It was first documented in a cookbook in 1831, but there is controversy over where it actually originated or by who.

    Currently, Austria holds the trademark for veal Schnitzel. It has since been spun into chicken, beef, and turkey schnitzel. Germany is stated to have come up with the famous breaded and fried pork version.

    Ingredients for Pork Schnitzel

    • Pork Cutlets or Thin Pork Loin Chops
    • Breadcrumbs
    • Large Eggs
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Salt
    • Vegetable or Canola Oil

    How to Cook Pork Schnitzel

    Tenderizing the pork with a mallet
    • Tenderize and flatten the meat. This can be done with a mallet or rolling pin. They need to be about ¼″ thickness.
    • Also, don’t forget to cover the meat with saran wrap. This prevents any meat juice from coming at you!
    • One by one, dredge in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess before moving to the next step.
    • Pan fry your pork cutlets in oil in a large skillet. I used canola oil, but it is totally up to you on your preference of oil.

    Tip: Only fill the oil high enough that it hits the sides of your pork cutlets. Any more than this and you risk it spilling over the top of the cutlet. This creates uneven cooking, and it also loosens the breadcrumbs. The coating will bubble up when you flip it.

    Pork schnitzel is not meant to be a deep-fry and should be cooked one side at a time.

    Pork Schnitzel

    Pork Schnitzel Sides

    • Bacon, Mushrooms, and Green Beans
    • Cheesy Potatoes
    • Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
    • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
    • Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    Pork Schnitzel

    Try these other great meals!

    • Air Fryer Pork Schnitzel
    • Chicken Cordon Bleu Wraps
    • Crown Rib Roast
    • Pork Medallions
    • Sheet Pan Italian Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables
    • Spicy Honey Prosciutto Flatbread

    Enjoy!

    Pork Schnitzel

    Pork Schnitzel

    Pork schnitzel are thin, tenderized cuts of pork that are breaded and fried. This step-by-step guide will show you how easy they are to make!
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Course: Main Dishes
    Cuisine: German
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes
    Total Time: 21 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Author: Tiffany

    Ingredients

    • 6 Pork Cutlets
    • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
    • 3 Large Eggs, Beaten
    • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • Vegetable or Canola Oil

    Instructions
     

    • Tenderize pork cutlets into ¼" thickness.
    • Dredge pork in flour, then dip in egg and coat with breadcrumbs. Repeat until all cutlets are coated.
    • Pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry pork cutlets in the pan for 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

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    KitchenAid Meat Tenderizer
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 279 kcalCarbohydrates: 21.1 gProtein: 23.7 gFat: 10.4 gSaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 140 mgSodium: 585 mgFiber: 1.1 gSugar: 1.3 g

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    Filed Under: 30-Minute Dinners, Main Dishes, Pork

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    Comments

    1. Diana

      June 09, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      Hi I made these last night and they were delicious! I followed your recipe to the T and it was easy and wonderful. Everyone wanted seconds. Thank you it is a keeper.

      Reply
    2. Tiffany

      May 28, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      You can if you’d like. Breaded pork chops are delicious too! They may not get as thin or tender, however, so cook time will be a little longer.
      The pork cutlets are tender enough that you do not even need a knife to eat them (some have even eaten them in a sandwich) whereas a pork chop will likely need to be cut.
      Let me know how it turns out for you if you try it.

      Reply

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