Schweineschnitzel
Dive into the savory world of German cuisine with this classic Schweineschnitzel recipe—a mouthwatering dish featuring perfectly breaded and pan-fried pork cutlets that are golden-crisp on the outside and irresistibly tender on the inside. Made with simple ingredients like flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, and pork, this traditional recipe brings authentic flavors to your table in just 35 minutes. Each cutlet is seasoned to perfection, dredged in a three-step breading process, and fried to achieve its signature crunch. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, Schweineschnitzel is ideal for family dinners or special occasions. Pair it with mashed potatoes, a crisp salad, or a side of buttery spaetzle for a complete and satisfying meal. This easy and flavorful dish is sure to rank high in your repertoire of comfort food classics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork cutlets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Place each pork cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, gently pound each cutlet to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Season both sides of the pork cutlets with salt and pepper.
Set up a breading station: place the flour on a separate plate, beat the eggs with milk in a shallow dish, and place the breadcrumbs on another plate.
Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip in the egg mixture, ensuring it's completely coated before allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the cutlet into the breadcrumbs, ensuring each side is thoroughly coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter to the oil.
Once the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the breaded pork cutlets to the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the cutlets from the pan and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon on the side for squeezing over the schnitzel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 319.7 g | 410% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.5 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 135.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 821 mg | 274% | |
| Sodium | 5459 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.2 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 163.7 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2005 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
