simple german schnitzel

215 Pinches 21 Photos
Wichita, KS
Updated on Jun 14, 2016

Schnitzel is not complicated… It’s typically pork, pounded thin, breaded, and then fried. Easy Peasy. Pounded breaded, and fried meat was a trick of the Romans, and adapted by the Germans. While traditionally served with Spaetzle, we’re going to serve it up with some garlic mash potatoes, and my awesome sauce… but more on that later. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 medium pork chops, boneless (brined, if possible)
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose variety
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • - peanut oil, or grapeseed oil for frying

How To Make simple german schnitzel

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Pound the chops until they are about 1/4-inch (.6cm) thick.
  • Step 4
    Chef’s Note: You actually have a choice here. You can take out your frustrations by pounding the chops, or you can slice them with a sharp knife. Two reasons to pound them: 1. It’s the traditional way to do it. 2. It’s really fun… especially, if you’re frustrated over something.
  • Step 5
    Add a bit of salt and pepper to both sides of the pork chops.
  • Step 6
    Add the oil to a skillet to a depth of about 3/4-inch (2cm), and heat up to 330f (165c).
  • Step 7
    Beat the eggs and add them to a small pan… like a pie tin.
  • Step 8
    Add the flour to another pan.
  • Step 9
    Add the breadcrumbs to another pan.
  • Step 10
    Chef’s Note: These are not panko breadcrumbs, just regular old breadcrumbs from some old bread.
  • Step 11
    Start by coating the pork chop in the flour.
  • Step 12
    Then dip into the egg mixture.
  • Step 13
    Finally, coat with the breadcrumbs.
  • Step 14
    Add immediately to the hot oil, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Step 15
    Flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Chef’s Tip: Cooking them immediately, helps to make the crust nice and crispy.
  • Step 17
    Remove from the oil, and allow the Schnitzel to drain for 2 minutes.
  • Step 18
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 19
    Chef’s Note: Traditionally, Schnitzel is served with some Spaetzle, and a few lemon slices.
  • Step 20
    In this example, I’m serving the Schnitzel with a nice side of garlic mash potatoes. Enjoy
  • Step 21
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Discover More

Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes