Pork Schnitzel

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly tender, Pork Schnitzel is a classic dish that brings a taste of German comfort food to your table in just 40 minutes. Featuring boneless pork chops pounded thin for optimal tenderness, each cutlet is coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture infused with smoky paprika and a touch of black pepper. The schnitzels are pan-fried to perfection in sizzling vegetable oil, delivering a crisp exterior that pairs beautifully with their juicy interior. Serve fresh from the skillet with a wedge of lemon for a burst of zesty brightness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to make and utterly satisfying. Keywords: Pork Schnitzel recipe, crispy pork cutlet, German schnitzel, easy dinner ideas, pan-fried pork chops.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless pork chops
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cut into wedges lemon

Directions

Step 1

Place each pork chop between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the pork chops until they are about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 2

Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the flour. In the second dish, beat the eggs and milk together. In the third dish, combine the breadcrumbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Dip each pork chop into the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well. Repeat with all pork chops.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough that a breadcrumb sizzles when dropped into it.

Step 5

Carefully place the breaded pork chops into the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry each schnitzel for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 6

Transfer cooked schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 7

Serve the pork schnitzels hot, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1278.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4150.1

Total Fat 284.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 674.7mg	0%
Sodium 6137.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.5g
Protein 160.5g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 270.1mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 2078.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.2%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 24.7%