Schweineschnitzel (Pork Schnitzel)

Schweineschnitzel (Pork Schnitzel)

Schweineschnitzel (Pork Schnitzel)

Not to be confused with the Austrian weinerschnitzel(made from veal), schweineschnitzel is the quintessential German dish made out of pork. The word schnitzel itself means thinly pounded, breaded, and fried meat. Pork schnitzel needs to be pounded with a food mallet no more than 1/4” thick so that the pork can cook all the way through while maintaining a golden brown breadcrumb crust.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Keyword: European, German, main course, Pork
Servings: 2
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food mallet

Ingredients

  • 2 8oz boneless butterflied pork chops
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Using a food mallet, hammer down the pork chops on both sides until they are no more than a 1/4” thick.
  • Season the pork chops on both sides.
  • Lightly dust each side of the pork chops with flour.
  • Dip the pork chops in the beaten eggs.
  • Dredge the pork chops in the breadcrumbs. Shake off any excess.
  • Add just enough cooking oil to coat a large sauté pan or griddle over medium high heat. Place the schnitzel into the oil.
  • Fry for 4 minutes a side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Place the schnitzel on paper towel to soak up the oil.