Oma’s schnitzel

Name: Oma’s schnitzel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: European, German
Ingredients: One pound pork loin, about ¼-inch thick or less; 1 tablespoon (15 milliliter) lemon juice; ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt; about ½ cup (65 grams) all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons (45 milliliter) water; 1 large egg; about 1 cup (224 grams) breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons (42 grams) butter; 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) vegetable oil; 1 lemon, sliced

9 steps

Prep:15minCook:12min

Oma's simple recipe for authentic German schnitzel is a family favorite. Serve this with mushroomy Jägersosse (Hunter's sauce) and you'll have the makings of a totally traditional German meal. Schnitzel are thin cutlets and can be made from any type of meat, such as veal, pork, chicken, and turkey. If you want Wiener schnitzel, then use veal, or use pork, which is one of the easiest to buy and use. Both are so delicious! From quick German recipes

Updated at: Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:27:37 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories596.9 kcal (30%)

Total Fat27.2 g (39%)

Carbs53.9 g (21%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein32.5 g (65%)

Sodium767.3 mg (38%)

Fiber3.2 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 poundpork loin

about 1/4-inch thick or less

1 tablespoonlemon juice

½ teaspoonsalt

½ cupall-purpose flour

3 tablespoonswater

1egg

large

1 cupbreadcrumbs

3 tablespoonsbutter

3 tablespoonsvegetable oil

1lemon

sliced

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 160°F (70°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Put a double layer of paper towels on a large plate. Set these aside.

Step 2

Sprinkle the schnitzel with lemon juice and salt.

Step 3

Place 3 shallow bowls onto the counter. In the first one, put flour. In the second one, mix the egg and water. In the third one, put the breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Dredge a schnitzel, first into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and then into the breadcrumbs. Place the breaded Schnitzel onto a large plate and repeat with the remaining Schnitzel.

Step 5

Heat butter and oil over medium heat in a large skillet.

Step 6

Fry the schnitzel in the hot oil and butter mixture until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Do not crowd the Schnitzel. Depending on the size, you may only be able to fry 1 or 2 at a time.

Step 7

Remove the cooked schnitzel to the paper towel-lined plate to drain any fat and then place it on the baking sheet into the oven to keep warm.

Step 8

Fry the remaining schnitzel.

Step 9

Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices or lemon wedges.