Pork schnitzel medallions, succulent and tender slices of pork cutlets coated in crispy breadcrumbs, are a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with their golden-brown crust and succulent interior. Whether you prefer the classic preparation, where the pork is simply seasoned with salt and pepper, or you enjoy experimenting with various marinades and seasonings, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities for flavor exploration. From traditional Austrian and German recipes to contemporary twists, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect pork schnitzel medallions that are sure to impress your family and friends.
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PORK SCHNITZEL MEDALLIONS
In this updated version of classic pork schnitzel, thin slices of pork tenderloin are coated in Dijon-mustard-infused eggs before being breaded and fried until golden.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Yield Makes 20 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly flatten each piece of pork. Beat the eggs with the mustard in a flat dish. Mix the flour with salt and pepper in another flat dish. Place the breadcrumbs in another dish. Place them all side by side.
- Working in two batches, coat each piece of pork in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- For each batch add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil to a hot saute pan. Cook the pork until golden and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Wipe out the pan and repeat the process with the second batch. Drain on a rack. Serve the medallions on a platter with wedges of lemon for garnish.
WIENER SCHNITZEL
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cut the pork tenderloin into 6 pieces crosswise. Place between sheets of plastic wrap, cut-side down and pound until pieces are about 1/3 inches thick.
- Sprinkle each piece of pork with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Combine paprika and flour on a shallow plate.
- Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl.
- Place breadcrumbs on another shallow plate.
- Dip pork pieces into the flour mixture and shake off excess. Then dip each piece into egg mixture, then place in breadcrumbs, pressing to coat.
- Place each coated piece of pork on a wire rack. Preheat oven to 250 F.
- In a large skillet , melt butter with oil over medium-high heat until the butter melts and foams.
- Cook one or two coated pork pieces at a time until browned and tender, about 2 to 4 minutes per side.
- When each piece is cooked, place it on a plate in the oven to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining pork pieces, then serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 199 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 834 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 24 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PORK SCHNITZEL
Steps:
- Begin by placing each chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pounding them out with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until they are an even 1/4-inch thick.
- Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs and milk in another shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the bread crumbs in a third dish and again season with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each piece of pork in flour, then in the egg and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing the bread crumbs onto the pork gently so they have a nice even coating.
- Lay the breaded pork cutlets in a single layer on a plate lined with parchment and refrigerate, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes to allow the coating to dry out a little and adhere to the pork.
- Heat oil and butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thyme sprig and let it fry for about 1 minute to infuse the oil. Remove the thyme sprig and reserve. Gently lay the cutlets into the pan and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and transfer to a serving platter while still hot. Garnish with lemon wedges and the fried thyme sprig before serving.
PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CHERRY SAUCE
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings, serving size: 4 medallions and 2Tbs of sauce
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season the pork medallions with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat and cook the meat until there is just a slight blush in the center about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and tent with foil.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of oil and the shallots to the pan and saute until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the cherries and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the sauce over the pork medallions and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 92 milligrams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Protein 8.5 grams
PORK SCHNITZEL MEDALLIONS
Steps:
- Lightly flatten each piece of pork. Beat the eggs with the mustard in a flat dish. Mix the flour with salt and pepper in another flat dish. Place the breadcrumbs in another dish. Place them all side by side. Working in two batches, coat each piece of pork in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. For each batch add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil to a hot saute pan. Cook the pork until golden and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Wipe out the pan and repeat the process with the second batch. Drain on a rack. Serve the medallions on a platter with wedges of lemon for garnish.
PORK MEDALLIONS
My wife always raves about dinner when I make this recipe, but that may just be her way of getting me to do more of the cooking!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice tenderloin into 1/2-in.-thick medallions. In a skillet, brown pork in oil for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and set aside. , In same skillet melt butter. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, rosemary, savory, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Lay pork medallions over mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 631mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK SCHNITZEL
Children love anything breadcrumbed and simple schnitzels won't disappoint
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Tip the sage leaves and breadcrumbs onto a plate, then mix together with a little seasoning. Pour the eggs onto another plate. Pat the pork dry, then coat each chop in the egg mixture, letting any excess drip away. Then dip in the breadcrumbs until well covered. Cook or wrap in cling film or freezer bags and freeze.
- To cook, defrost completely if frozen. Place the chops on a lightly greased baking sheet and brush with a little of the butter. Cook under a medium grill for 7-10 mins until browned. Then turn over, brush with more butter and cook for a further 7 mins until crisp, browned all over and cooked through. Serve with green beans, fresh peas and some mashed potato mixed with grated cheddar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.56 milligram of sodium
PORK MEDALLIONS
Enjoy these pork medallions with a creamy mushroom and madeira sauce. Serve with mashed potato and wilted greens for an easy midweek meal
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the pork on each side for 2-3 mins until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
- Melt the butter in the pan and, when foaming, fry the shallots and mushrooms over a medium heat for 10 mins. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 min. Stir through the flour and cook for another 2 mins. Whisk through the madeira and boil for 2 mins. Gradually stir through the stock until the sauce is lump free. Add the thyme and mustard and season to taste.
- Return the pork to the pan and simmer uncovered for 5-7 mins or until the pork is cooked through. Stir through the cream and heat again until simmering. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and wilted greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS
"As a busy mom, I'm always on the look out for elegant dishes that are quick to make for a special occasion," relates Diane Peterson of Hudsonville, Michigan. "This delicious breaded pork can be made in minutes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut pork into 12 pieces; flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat egg and water. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl. Coat pork with flour mixture, dip in egg and then coat with crumbs. , In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook pork in butter and oil for 6-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. , Add the mushrooms, wine or broth and additional broth to skillet; stir to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice and parsley; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Pour over pork. Serve with pasta if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SHEET-PAN CRISPY PORK SCHNITZEL
Schnitzel is a way of preparing thin slices of meat by breading and frying them until crisp. While the popular Viennese dish is traditionally made with thinly pounded veal, here, pounded pork cutlets are breaded and baked on a sheet pan - rather than fried in a skillet - until golden for an easy weeknight meal. The key to perfectly brown breadcrumbs is the addition of a few dollops of mayonnaise, which helps the coating crisp up during baking. A tangy salad offers fresh and bright notes that balance the rich pork. Look for whole hearts of palm (cylinders rather than sliced) for their firmer texture; the vegetable has a delicate flavor similar to artichokes, with a crunchy-creamy consistency.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, meat, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
- Separately place flour and eggs in two shallow bowls. Beat the eggs, then stir in the garlic. In a third shallow bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons of the oil with mayonnaise until well blended, then add breadcrumbs and mix with your fingers until there are no clumps, and oil is evenly distributed.
- Season pork with salt and pepper. Working with one piece at a time, dredge in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg (shake off excess) and dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden and crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon, capers, caper brine and parsley, and whisk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Add hearts of palm, celery and tomatoes and toss to evenly coat.
- Divide schnitzel and salad on 4 serving plates, cut the other lemon into wedges and serve alongside.
PORK MEDALLIONS
Quick and easy way to saute slices of pork tenderloin. Made extra wonderful with a sprinkling of fresh lemon juice.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place each medallion between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound thin with flat side of a cleaver; pat both sides of medallions with flour, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; saute medallions until lightly browned on both sides and cooked through, 5-10 minutes; plate and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 42.2, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.9
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: For schnitzel, you'll want to use a boneless, skinless pork loin or tenderloin. These cuts are lean and tender, and they cook quickly and evenly.
- Tenderize the pork: Pounding the pork with a meat mallet or rolling pin helps to break down the fibers and make it more tender.
- Season the pork: Before breading and frying the pork, season it with salt, pepper, and other spices of your choice. This will help to enhance the flavor of the schnitzel.
- Use a light touch when breading the pork: Don't over-handle the pork when you're breading it, or you'll end up with a tough schnitzel. Just gently coat the pork in the egg mixture and then in the bread crumbs.
- Fry the pork in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when you add the pork. This will help to create a crispy crust on the schnitzel.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're frying the pork, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the pork will not cook evenly.
- Serve the schnitzel immediately: Schnitzel is best served hot out of the pan. You can garnish it with lemon wedges, parsley, or other herbs of your choice.
Conclusion:
Pork schnitzel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect pork schnitzel every time.
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