Traditional German Pork Schnitzel
🇩🇪 Germany
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork steaks or chops
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- oil for frying (neutral, high smoke point)
Steps
- Place the pork chops between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4 inch thickness using a meat tenderizer.
- Season both sides of the pork with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with 1 teaspoon salt, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chop in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, covering both sides and edges. Shake off excess crumbs. Fry immediately without letting them sit.
- Heat oil to about 330°F (165°C) in a pan, using enough oil for the schnitzels to float freely.
- Fry the schnitzels for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with lemon slices and parsley, alongside French fries, Spätzle, or German potato salad and a green salad.
Source: www.daringgourmet.com