German Schnitzel
TOTAL TIME25 mins
SKILL LEVELIntermediate
SERVINGS
About this RecipeThis Pork Schnitzel delivers crispy, golden-brown perfection with tender pork medallions coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried until beautifully crunchy. Finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, this classic German-inspired dish is simple, satisfying, and pairs perfectly with a side of spaetzle for a comforting meal the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 1/2 cup all purpose flour 2 eggs 1 tablespoon milk 1 1/2 cups fine plain breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Vegetable or Canola oil, for frying 2 tablespoon butter 1 lemon, cut into discs Parsley, chopped for garnishing
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Directions
1.
Trim any silver skin from the tenderloin. Slice crosswise into 1 1/2 -inch thick medallions.
2.
Pound the medallions between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper to about ¼ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3.
Place flour in one shallow dish, whisk eggs and milk in a second, and add breadcrumbs to a third.
4.
Lightly coat each piece in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
5.
Heat ¼ inch of oil with the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the schnitzel in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the pork reaches 145°F internally.
6.
Transfer the schnitzel to a wire rack or paper towel. Finish with fresh parsley and a generous squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately and enjoy!
EXPERT TIP
Schnitzel goes great with a side of spaetzle. Purchase any dried spaetzle product and cook according to the packaging
