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