Crispy German Pork Schnitzel
A classic German dish of thinly sliced pork, breaded and fried to a crispy perfection. This schnitzel recipe is a simple and delicious meal to serve with a side of your favorite vegetables or salad.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound pork loin thinly sliced
- ●1 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper
- ●2 large eggs beaten
- ●1 cup panko breadcrumbs crisp and fine
- ●1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●4 lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
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Step 1: In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt, and pepper.
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Step 2: In a separate dish, beat the eggs.
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Step 3: In a third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
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Step 4: Season the pork slices with salt and pepper.
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Step 5: Dip each pork slice in the flour mixture, coating both sides, then in the eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
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Step 6: Heat about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Step 7: Fry the breaded pork slices in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Step 8: Transfer the fried schnitzel to a plate and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Step 9: Serve hot and enjoy!
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Step 10: Garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired.