Traditional German Bacon Schnitzel
A classic German dish made with tenderized pork, crispy bacon, and a sweet jammy glaze.
Ingredients
- ●4 pork cutlets
- ●6 slices bacon
- ●1 cup all-purpose flour
- ●1 egg
- ●1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ●1/4 cup jammy glaze (homemade or store-bought)
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
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1. Prepare the pork cutlets by pounding them thinly and seasoning with salt and black pepper.
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2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
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3. In another shallow dish, beat the egg.
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4. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
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5. Dip each pork cutlet in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
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6. Dip the floured pork cutlet in the egg, making sure it's fully coated.
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7. Finally, coat the pork cutlet in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs gently onto the meat to ensure they stick.
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8. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the bacon slices.
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9. Cook the bacon until crispy, flipping halfway through.
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10. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
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11. In the same skillet, add a small amount of oil and cook the breaded pork cutlets for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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12. Transfer the cooked pork cutlets to a plate and top each one with a slice of crispy bacon and a spoonful of jammy glaze.