Breaded Pork Schnitzel
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German

Breaded Pork Schnitzel

Thin pork cutlets are tenderized, lightly seasoned, and coated in flour, egg, and crisp breadcrumbs before being sautéed until golden. Serve with lemon for a classic German-style dinner.

37 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place each pork cutlet between sheets of parchment and pound with a meat mallet until evenly 4 to 5 mm thick. Pat dry, then season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
2
Set the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in three separate shallow dishes. Coat each cutlet first in flour, shaking off the excess, then in egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. Press only lightly so the coating remains loose and airy.
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3
Pour the oil into a large skillet to a depth of about 5 mm and heat over medium-high heat until a breadcrumb sizzles immediately, about 175°C.
4
Sauté the schnitzels in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, gently swirling the skillet so hot oil reaches the edges. Turn when the underside is deep golden and cook until the pork reaches 63°C at the thickest point.
Golden pork schnitzel sautéing in hot oil AI-generated image
5
Transfer the schnitzels to a wire rack or paper-lined plate and rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Why this recipe works

Pounding creates a thin, tender cutlet that cooks quickly, while the three-stage coating gives the pork a dry, crisp shell. Moderate pan heat browns the crumbs without burning them.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled schnitzels in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep lemon wedges separately so the crust stays crisp.

How to reheat it

Reheat on a wire rack set over a baking sheet at 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until hot throughout. Avoid microwaving, which softens the coating.

Nutrition / serving

745kcal
44.21 gprotein
49.23 gcarbs
41.14 gfat
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Published 9 Aug 2026 · updated 13 Aug 2026