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Zürcher Geschnetzeltes Recipe - Pan Seared Pork in Wine Cream Sauce

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Zürcher Geschnetzeltes

Cultural Context

Originating from Zurich, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is a beloved Swiss dish featuring thinly sliced veal in a creamy mushroom sauce. Traditionally served with Rösti, it reflects the region's culinary heritage and the importance of local ingredients. Today, this dish is enjoyed across Switzerland and beyond, often adapted with various meats and sauces, making it a versatile favorite in many households.

SwissCHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
ghee
pork
onion
250 grams mushrooms
200 milliliters dry white wine
200 milliliters cream
lemon zest
salt
black pepper
parsley
2 potatoes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

veal

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than veal.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be more affordable.

1

Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add clarified butter (ghee).

2

Slice pork thinly and sear each side briefly until just cooked, then set aside.

3

Slice an onion and sauté in the same pan until translucent and picks up color.

4

Add 250 grams of sliced mushrooms dusted with flour and sauté until soft.

5

Pour in 200 milliliters of dry white wine to deglaze the pan and reduce until glossy.

6

Add 200 milliliters of cream, season with salt and black pepper, and let it reduce until thick.

7

Stir in the zest of one lemon and return the cooked pork to the pan, coating it in the sauce.

8

Add chopped parsley and mix in.

9

For the side dish, peel and grate 2 potatoes, season with salt and black pepper.

10

In a cast-iron skillet, heat more clarified butter and add the grated potatoes, spreading them out.

11

Crisp one side, then flip to crisp the other side.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringthickening

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulacast-iron skilletknifecutting boardmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Zürich VealZürcher Veal Ragout

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