HOW TO MAKE SCHNITZEL - A German Fried Pork Recipe

pork cutlets

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: homemade bread crumbs

Panko adds extra crunch, while homemade can save costs.

Lay boneless pork cutlets on plastic wrap and season with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.

Cover with another piece of plastic wrap and pound them down to about a quarter inch thick.

Heat oil to 350 degrees.

Dredge cutlets in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip in egg wash, shaking off excess again.

Coat in bread crumbs.

Fry in oil for three to four minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Spritz with lemon and optionally add country gravy.

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