Best 8 Schweineschnitzel Recipes

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Schweineschnitzel, a beloved dish of German cuisine, is a thin, breaded, and fried cutlet made from pork loin. It is renowned for its crispy exterior, tender and juicy interior, and versatility as it can be served with various sides and sauces. If you are seeking to tantalize your taste buds with this classic German delicacy, look no further. This comprehensive guide will take you through the process of selecting the perfect cut of pork, preparing the breading mixture, and achieving the perfect golden brown crust while maintaining the tenderness of the meat. By following our step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you will be able to create an authentic and delectable schweineschnitzel that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SCHWEINESCHNITZEL OR WIENERSCHNITZEL (GERMAN PORK OR VEAL CUTLETS)



Schweineschnitzel or Wienerschnitzel (German Pork or Veal Cutlets) image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 top loin pork chops or veal cutlets, 4 to 6 ounces each
Salt, fine black and white pepper
1 teaspoon granulated onion or about 2 tablespoons freshly grated onion
All-purpose flour, for coating cutlets
2 large eggs
About 1/4 cup whole milk or half-and-half
1 round teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
About 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons lemon zest plus lemon wedges
About 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
4 tablespoons capers in brine, drained
A few sprigs fresh dill, optional
German Cucumber Salad, recipe follows
Cornichons, for serving
3 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed
1 tablespoon onion flakes or granulated onion or 2 tablespoons grated onion
2 teaspoons superfine sugar or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon each salt and fine pepper
2 seedless cucumbers or 6 Persian cucumbers, very thinly sliced
1 cup loosely packed fresh dill tops (a fat handful) chopped

Steps:

  • Cooked egg noodles, spaetzle/dumplings or boiled potatoes, for serving (see Cook's Note)
  • Using a mallet and slow, even strokes down and away or towards the body, pound meat to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. (Parchment paper or plastic wrap can help control the strokes and guard the meat, optional.)
  • Season the thin cutlets lightly with salt, pepper and white pepper and granulated onion or rub in freshly grated onion.
  • Set up a breading station in 3 shallow metal pans or dishes: Flour seasoned with a little salt; eggs and milk whisked together with Dijon mustard; breadcrumbs seasoned with a little salt, freshly grated nutmeg, lemon zest.
  • Coat meat in flour, shake off excess, coat in egg, drain excess, then press and evenly coat in breadcrumbs.
  • Place a large, wide skillet over medium to medium-high heat on the stovetop and place a baking sheet lined with a wire rack alongside it for transferring cooked cutlets. Add about 3 tablespoons of oil, 3 turns of the pan, enough to coat to skillet, and when it ripples and is hot, add the cutlets.
  • Cook the cutlets in 1 or 2 batches to avoid crowding pan, turning once, until deeply golden, 4 to 5 minutes turning once, in 1 or 2 batches to avoid crowding pan. RRemove to a wire rack-lined baking sheet.
  • Serve schnitzel with lemon wedges, capers, dill and Cucumber Salad or cornichons, egg noodles, spaetzle or boiled or steamed potatoes with butter, parsley and chives.
  • Whisk up dressing and toss with cucumbers and dill.

AUTHENTIC GERMAN SCHNITZEL (SCHWEINESCHNITZEL)



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Learn how to make that perfectly crispy breaded Schnitzel you know and love from your favorite German restaurants!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Course

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless pork steaks or chops, (to make Austrian Wienerschnitzel use thin veal cutlets)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour combined with 1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
Oil for frying (use a neutral-tasting oil with a high smoke point)

Steps:

  • Place the pork chops between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them until just 1/4 inch thick with the flat side of a meat tenderizer. Lightly season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Place the flour mixture, egg, and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dip the chops in the flour, the egg, and the breadcrumbs, coating both sides and all edges at each stage. Be careful not to press the breadcrumbs into the meat. Gently shake off the excess crumbs. Don't let the schnitzel sit in the coating or they will not be as crispy once fried - fry immediately.
  • Make sure the cooking oil is hot enough at this point (about 330 degrees F) as you don't want the Schnitzel to sit around in the coating before frying. Use enough oil so that the Schnitzels "swim" in it.
  • Fry the Schnitzel for about 2-3 minutes on both sides until a deep golden brown. Transfer briefly to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Serve immediately with slices of fresh lemon and parsley sprigs or with your choice of sauce. Serve with German Spaetzle (see recipe for Homemade German Spaetzle), French fries, or German potato salad, and with a fresh leafy green salad.
  • Be sure to also try the popular Jägerschnitzel version!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WIENER SCHNITZEL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 veal cutlets
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt
1/2 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 generous cup fine, dry bread crumbs
4 to 5 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Pound the veal cutlets to an even, approximately 1/8-inch thickness, or have your butcher do this for you. In a dish, sprinkle the cutlets with lemon juice and let stand for 30 minutes. Season both sides with salt. Place the flour on a flat plate, and place the egg/water mixture in a wide, shallow bowl. Add the oil to the egg mixture and beat in with a fork. Spread the bread crumbs on a large plate. Dip the cutlets lightly into the flour, making sure to coat all surfaces, then gently shake off the excess flour. Dip the cutlets into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip away, and then dredge them in the bread crumbs. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Heat your largest, heavy skillets over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the butter is quite hot and the foam starts to subside, add the veal (cook in batches if necessary - but don't crowd them in the pan). If the butter browns too much after cooking the first batch, you may need to discard it, wipe out the pan, and add more butter for the next batch. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden brown, and turn with a spatula (don't use a fork or tongs, or the breading may be pierced). When the second side is golden, the schnitzels should be cooked through. Transfer to a warm platter and keep warm in a 250 degree oven while you cook the second batch, if necessary.

WIENER SCHNITZEL



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You may chill the veal for 30 minutes after coating it if desired, making the recipe more convenient while preparing other foods. -Emma West, Leoma, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 veal cutlets (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter
4 lemon slices

Steps:

  • Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper. Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat veal with flour, then dip in eggs and coat with crumbs., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook veal in butter for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 209mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WIENERSCHNITZEL



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This easy German recipe is one of our favorites. Boneless pork chops can also be substituted for veal and taste excellent!

Provided by Loves2CookinMN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds veal cutlets
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon minced parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter
4 slices lemon

Steps:

  • Place each veal cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick. Dip in flour to coat.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg and milk. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip each cutlet into the egg mixture, then press in the bread crumbs to coat. Place coated cutlets on a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded cutlets until browned on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a serving platter, and pour the pan juices over them. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 229.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 781.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SCHNITZEL



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This is a family favorite of ours, my mom got the recipe from a German lady when we lived in Germany. You may use tenderized veal in place of the cube steaks in this recipe.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
3 eggs
¼ cup vegetable oil
4 (4 ounce) beef cube steaks
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs using a fork.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should completely cover the bottom of the skillet. While the oil heats, dip cube steaks into the egg and milk, then dip into the flour mixture, and shake off the excess. Place in the hot skillet.
  • Fry steaks on each side until golden brown, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until well done. Do not cover. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 215.1 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1765.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ZIGEUNERSCHNITZEL (GYPSY SCHNITZEL)



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This is a pork schnitzel with a spicy tomato sauce with mushrooms. I have tried this using chicken as well and I really can't decide which I like better. We really enjoy these. Something my Grandmother used to make for us when we went to visit.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs pork schnitzels or 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika, sweet to taste
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup red wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, ground
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili paste
salt

Steps:

  • Place the schnitzel between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound to 1/4" thickness.
  • Season the meat with pepper and paprika to taste.
  • Lightly dredge the meat in flour shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in fry pan and quickly brown both sides of the meat then turn the heat down to medium and fry each side for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the meat from the pan and keep warm.
  • Add another Tbsp of oil to the same pan.
  • Wipe mushrooms clean and slice, then brown them lightly in the pan.
  • In the meantime finely chop or slice onions and add to pan.
  • Half and de-seed the bell peppers, thinly slice and add to pan.
  • Let the vegetables cock for about 10 minutes.
  • Deglaze with the wine and broth, add the tomatoes, tomato paste and chilli paste and stir until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Pour sauce over the schitzel.
  • Serve with home fries or french fries, spatzel,rice or noodles.

SCHWEINESCHNITZEL



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Make and share this Schweineschnitzel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie and Robert

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pieces boneless pork loin chops
salt and pepper
1/4 cup plain flour
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
oil

Steps:

  • Using a meat hammer, hammer the meat until about 1/8 of an inch thick.
  • Salt and pepper meat to taste.
  • Flour the piece of meat.
  • Batter the meat in egg.
  • Batter the meat with italian bread crumbs.
  • Fry in about an inch of oil, at medium-high heat until golden brown.
  • Great sprinkled with lemon juice after cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.5, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 187.7, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Use thin-cut pork chops. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Pound the pork chops to an even thickness. This will also help them cook evenly.
  • Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder or onion powder.
  • Dredge the pork chops in flour. This will help them brown nicely.
  • Pan-fry the pork chops in butter or oil over medium heat. Cook them for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Schweineschnitzel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It can be served with a variety of sides, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. Schweineschnitzel is also a relatively inexpensive dish, making it a great option for families on a budget. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork chops, then you should definitely try Schweineschnitzel.

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