Austrian Food Tour: The BEST Schnitzels, Beer & Pancakes In Vienna | Vienna Food & Travel Vlog

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork shoulder is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch can be a cost-effective thickener.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be a budget-friendly alternative.

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while lemon juice is often more affordable.

Ordered the famous pork schnitzel and potato salad at the restaurant.

Received a large beer to accompany the meal.

Described the pork schnitzel as humongous and pan-fried with a crispy batter.

Tasted the pork schnitzel, noting it was light and not oily, with a salty and peppery flavor.

Mentioned the veal schnitzel as the original recipe, smaller in size, and shared it with a friend.

Described the veal schnitzel as a bit tough and dry, but complemented well with potato salad.

Ordered veal livers with bacon, mashed potato, and fried onions at a cafe.

Tasted the veal livers, noting they melted in the mouth and had a rich flavor from the sauce.

Ordered shredded pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn) with a dusting of icing sugar and sour plum sauce.

Described the pancakes as light and fluffy, served with a tangy sour plum sauce.

Ordered schnitzel again at a pub, along with sausages and goulash with dumplings.

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