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Karađorđeva šnicla

Cultural Context

Karađorđeva šnicla, named after Serbian revolutionary Karađorđe Petrović, is a beloved dish in Serbia. It features a breaded and fried pork schnitzel filled with ham and cheese, symbolizing comfort and celebration. Traditionally served during festive occasions, it has become a staple in Serbian cuisine, enjoyed by many around the world, often accompanied by sides like mashed potatoes or salad.

SerbianRSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork loin
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sunflower oil
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pickles, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges
to taste Tabasco
1 tomato, sliced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

1

Start by making tartar sauce: chop pickles into a fine dice, add chopped fresh dill, and mix with mayo, salt, and optional lemon and Tabasco.

2

Pound the pork loin thin using the bottom of a pan, then butterfly it to about 1/2 inch thickness.

3

Slather the inside of the pork with kimok or cream cheese, then roll it up and secure with toothpicks if necessary.

4

Set up a breading station: use the wet hand dry hand technique with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs, layering flour and eggs twice before coating in breadcrumbs.

5

Heat sunflower oil in a skillet until hot, then shallow fry the rolled pork for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

6

Transfer the fried pork to the oven to cook through.

7

Plate the dish with sliced tomato and lemon for garnish, and smother with tartar sauce.

Cooking Techniques

poundingdredgingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletmeat malletmixing bowlstoothpickspaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Karageorge's Schnitzel

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