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Pork Schnitzel
Thin pork cutlets breaded and pan-fried until golden — a German classic served with lemon.
porkdinnerquickclassic
Prep15m
Cook15m
Total30m
Serves4
Levelmedium
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 pork loin cutlets (pounded to 1/4" thick)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 ½ cup breadcrumbs (fine, not panko)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 lemon (cut into wedges)
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
How to Make It
- 1
Season pounded cutlets. Dredge in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Press gently to adhere.
- 2
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Fry schnitzel 3-4 minutes per side, shaking the pan occasionally so crust bubbles.
- 4
Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, potato salad, and a green salad.
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