European Pork Schnitzel 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.

Pound pork shoulder pieces until flattened.

Beat a couple of eggs for the egg wash.

Season the pork with salt and black pepper.

Dredge the pork in flour until completely covered.

Dip the floured pork in the egg wash.

Coat the pork in breadcrumbs and set aside.

Heat a combination of oil in a skillet.

Fry the pork cutlets one at a time until golden brown.

Transfer fried cutlets to paper towels to drain excess oil.

Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked cutlets and season with salt and black pepper.

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