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German Pork Schnitzel

Published: May 29, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Anna 25 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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German Pork Schnitzel - crispy and juicy schnitzel made with thin pork loin cutlets, lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection. Pure comfort food at it's best!

Serve it with Potato Salad, perfectly creamy Mashed Potatoes, or Coleslaw.

Pork schnitzel with mashed potatoes and green beans on white plate.

Pork schnitzel is one of those dishes I keep for Sunday specials. It's breaded and fried meat after all, not your every day food. But it is pure comfort food and a classic in many European countries. My Hubby and I had a chance to try it there and it is one of those dishes that you remember being absolutely delicious and want to be able to make at home when the craving or nostalgia hits. Pork schnitzel is a golden crispy cutlet that's perfectly juicy inside. It's served with mashed potatoes and often even with the mushroom sauce.

What is German Schnitzel?

Breaded Wiener Schnitzel ( a thin cut of meat, breaded and fried ) originated in Austria and was made with veal. The German version is made with pork and it is also a much more affordable option. It became popular as such in many countries. The word "schnitzel" means meat in crust. Typically, it is served with mashed potatoes or warm potato salad and fried cabbage. If you are traveling through Germany and you will order a schnitzel, most likely it will be served with potato salad or fried potatoes.

Ingredients:

  • pork loin, cut into cutlets
  • salt and pepper
  • large egg
  • milk or half and half
  • flour
  • breadcrumbs

Instructions:

  • To make a perfect pork schnitzel, cut pork loin into thin cutlets. Using meat tenderizer, pound each cutlet thin.
  • Next, prepare your breading station: a shallow dish with flour, a shallow dish with beaten egg with a splash of milk or half and half and a shallow dish with breadcrumbs. You can add seasoning of your choice to the flour or the breadcrumbs. Also, adding grated Parmesan cheese to breadcrumbs makes for even more crispy schnitzel with a taste of toasted cheese. That is not the classic way of making schnitzel but definitely one worth trying.
  • After breading each cutlet, fry it in a skillet with enough oil to cover the bottom. Because the cut of meat is thin, the schnitzel does not take long to cook, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Close up shot of a small cut piece of pork schnitzel on fork.

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What is the best cut for this dish?

To make a pork schnitzel, you need a boneless and thin cut of meat. I always use and recommend pork loin, cut into thin cutlets. Regular pork cutlets you can buy in the meat department are too thick and there is a chance the meat won't cook properly inside before the crust is golden crisp.

The most affordable option is to buy a pork loin, cut it in half. The part with more fat veins is perfect for pulled pork or smoking in the BBQ. The leaner part can be sliced thinly into cutlets. It will most likely make a lot of cutlets, so I recommend dividing them into portions and freezing that way.

Variations:

  • chicken: use chicken breast, cut it lengthwise into two cutlets and use meat tenderizer to pound them thin.
  • low-carb: use crushed pork rinds for a keto friendly version without breadcrumbs.
  • with sauce: use mushroom sauce or creamy lemon butter sauce to pour over each schnitzel.

Sides:

  • Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes ( slow cooker version ) - a classic that everyone loves!  You can also make my Instant Pot pressure cooker version.
  • Fried Cabbage
  • Dill Pickle Potato Salad
  • Garlic Lemon Roasted Potatoes
  • German Potato Salad
  • Braised Red Cabbage

More recipes with pork:

  • Garlic Butter Mushroom Pork Chops
  • Instant Pot Smothered Pork Chops
  • Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Breaded pork cutlet with mashed potatoes on plate.

German Pork Schnitzel

Author: Anna
Crispy and juicy schnitzel made with thin pork loin cutlets, lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection. Pure comfort food at it's best! Best served with potato salad for authentic German dish, or mashed potatoes and coleslaw.
4.91 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine German
Servings 4 people
Calories 335 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 pork loin cutlets thin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk or half and half
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Place cutlets on a cutting board. Using meat tenderizer, pound each cutlet thin.
  • Season cutlets with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare breading station: place flour in a shallow dish, place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish; finally beat egg with milk and pour into a shallow dish.
  • Dip each cutlet in flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumbs. Shake of access.
  • Heat up enough oil in a skillet to cover the bottom.
  • Fry each cutlet until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Place on paper towel lined plate to absorb access oil.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Notes

The most affordable option is to buy a pork loin, cut it in half. The part with more fat veins is perfect for pulled pork or smoking in the BBQ. The leaner part can be sliced thinly into cutlets. It will most likely make a lot of cutlets, so I recommend dividing them into portions and freezing that way.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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This post was originally published on October 25th, 2017 and updated on May 29th, 2019.

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    November 04, 2024 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    I made it according to the clear instructions. I really like the recipe.

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    April 16, 2024 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!

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