Pork Schnitzel

Name: Pork Schnitzel
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 (1/4-pound) boneless pork chops; 1/3 c. all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 c. panko bread crumbs; Canola or vegetable oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for serving

By Olivia Mack McCoolPublished: Dec 2, 2021

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Prep Time:

10 mins

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30 mins

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There’s not much that rivals a thinly pounded piece of meat, breaded and fried until perfectly golden brown. This recipe for pork schnitzel is just that and is the perfect main for when you want a super satisfying meal. Pounding the meat until you have a thin cutlet creates a super tender bite. If you have access to a butcher, you can also ask them to do this for you, getting you one step closer to golden brown perfection when you get home.

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Directions

1. Step 1Line a cutting board with plastic wrap and place 1 pork chop on top. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Pound the meat with a meat mallet or rolling pin, until 1/4" to 1/8" thick. Transfer the meat to a plate, and repeat with the remaining pork chops, reusing the plastic wrap if possible.
2. Step 2Take out 3 shallow bowls or baking dishes. Place the flour in 1 dish; the egg, garlic powder, and salt in another; and the panko in the last dish. Beat the egg with a fork until well combined.
3. Step 3In a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, heat about ¼" of vegetable oil.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, working with 1 cutlet at a time, coat the pork in flour, then in egg, and finally in the panko. Use your fingers to press the cutlet into the breadcrumbs.
5. Step 5Once the oil is shimmering, transfer 1 cutlet into the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Reduce the heat if the cutlets are browning too quickly or unevenly. Transfer the cutlet to a plate lined with paper towels. Adding more oil as necessary, continuing frying all the cutlets.
6. Step 6Serve with lemon wedges.