Authentic Viennese Pork Schnitzel

Method5 steps

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   Step 1: Set up three bowls for flour, egg (1), and breadcrumbs. Put flour in a wide shallow bowl or on a plate. Lightly whisk egg and milk (1 tablespoon) in another wide shallow bowl, just until combined. Note: Usually 1 egg is enough to coat 4 medium chops, but you can always crack another egg open if it isn‘t. Put 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a third wide shallow bowl or on a plate. You might not need the entire 3/4 cup, add the rest if needed.

   Uses 1/3 cup (45 g) all-purpose flour · 1 large egg · 1 tablespoon milk (you can substitute water) · Start with ½ cup breadcrumbs; add the remaining ¼ cup only if needed · An extra beaten egg only if the first is insufficient for coating

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   Step 2: Thoroughly pound cutlets to 1/4"-1/8" thickness using a meat mallet. Use the flat side of your meat mallet, if it has one. Lightly season the meat evenly with a good pinch of salt on both sides.

   Uses 1 pound (453 g) pork, cut into 1/3 to 1/2 inch cutlets* · Salt for lightly seasoning the pork

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   Step 3: Dredge each cutlet in flour, then shake off excess. Dip in egg, turn to coat, letting excess egg drip back into the bowl before breading in breadcrumbs. Press lightly to adhere, then shake off excess.

   Uses Pounded seasoned pork cutlets · Prepared flour, beaten egg-milk and breadcrumbs for breading

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   Step 4: Heat enough neutral oil to cover the bottom of a large deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded cutlets in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side, until the coating is golden and the pork is cooked through to 145°F (63°C) in the center. Adjust the heat to maintain steady bubbling. Drain on paper towels and let the pork rest for 3 minutes before eating.

   Fry per side · 4 minUses Breaded pork cutlets · Sunflower oil (you can substitute any other neutral tasting oil)

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   Step 5: Serve the schnitzel with your prepared side dish and a little lingonberry jam, if desired. Add a lemon slice or wedge and squeeze its juice over the pork before eating.

   Uses Cooked rested pork schnitzel · Lemon slices or wedges for serving, optional · Prepared potato salad, buttery parsley potatoes or green salad for serving, optional · Lingonberry jam for serving, optional