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    Traditional Pork Schnitzel Recipe

    Published: September 14, 2017 Updated: February 15, 2019 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 47 Comments

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    Close-up of a piece of pork schnitzel garnished with parsley.

    Knock-ya-socks-off-good, this pork schnitzel recipe is made with simple ingredients and is easy to prepare. Plus, it’s so crispy, golden and delicious. Great for dinner any day of the week!

    Four pieces of pork schnitzel on a plate garnished with parsley.

    Oktoberfest is a traditional festival held in Germany around this time of year with lots of beer and good times; this year it runs from September 16th to October  3rd so there’s lots of time to celebrate!

    To celebrate the festivities, I’ll be making this easy pork schnitzel recipe. Golden brown and crispy on the inside and juicy inside, what’s not to love?

    Not only does it taste delicious, this pork recipe is super simple to prepare!  

    What Is Schnitzel?

    Schnitzel is meat that is pounded thin with a tenderizer or mallet (or something of the sort) and then coated with flour, eggs and a bread crumb mixture. 

    It’s then fried until golden brown. Because the meat is on the thinner side, it cooks rather quickly so it makes for a delicious and easy weekday dinner.

    What Type of Meat for Schnitzel?

    There are various types of protein that can be used for schnitzel, but today we’re making an easy pork schnitzel recipe for Oktoberfest! However, chicken would work lovely here, too, if you want to branch out and try chicken schnitzel.

    How To Make Pork Schnitzel

    I have to admit, it was quite therapeutic using that mallet on those pork loin chops.

    Other than getting those frustrations out (so much better than yoga, LOL), get your dredging station ready, dredge and cook.

    Basically, all you do is:

    1. Get your dredging station ready (i.e., flour, panko and eggs).
    2. Cover pork with plastic food wrap and flatten.
    3. Dredge pork in flour, egg and panko.
    4. Fry until golden brown and fully cooked through.
    Collage of some steps to make a pork schnitzel recicpe.

    Tips for Making This Recipe

    • This recipe goes super fast! I would suggest getting all your prep work done, laid out and ready to go.
    • You want the pork schnitzel on the thinner side, about ¼-inch think so they brown up and cook through quickly.
    • Obviously, I just had to use my cast-iron pan for this one. Don’t have the heat too high. Medium is the way to go. You want to crisp up those panko bread crumbs and make them buttery and golden, but not burn them, which can easily happen if your pan is too hot.
    • For cooking the pork schnitzel, use something neutral with a decent smoke point, like grapeseed or vegetable oil.
    A piece of breaded pork schnitzel frying in a cast-iron pan.

    What To Serve With Pork Schnitzel

    Schnitzel pairs great with any of these:

    • Potato salad
    • Potatoes with some parsley and butter
    • Lemon
    • Sauerkraut
    • Simple green salad
    • Spaetzle (type of pasta)
    Close-up of a piece of pork schnitzel garnished with parsley.

    How to Garnish

    I roughly chopped some parsley for colour and freshness and sprinkled on. There’s absolutely nothing fancy here, folks, just good, comfort food eats.

    A little squeeze of lemon is always a good idea too!

    Hand squeezing a lemon wedge over pork schnitzel.

    If you try this easy pork schnitzel recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Four pieces of traditional pork schnitzel on a plate garnished with parsley.

    Traditional Pork Schnitzel Recipe

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    Knock-ya-socks-off-good, this pork schnitzel recipe is made with simple ingredients and is easy to prepare. Plus, it's so crispy, golden and delicious. Great for dinner any day of the week!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 421 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 boneless pork loin chops, each chop approximately 4 ounces
    • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, approximately
    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 large egg, approximately
    • 1.25 teaspoon salt, divided
    • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    • 4 tablespoon grapeseed oil , divided (or vegetable oil)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

    Instructions

    • Place two pork chops at a time, side to side, on top of a heavy-duty board covered with plastic food wrap. Place two layers of plastic food wrap on top of the pork chops. Using a mallet, pound chops to roughly ¼-inch thickness.
    • Remove plastic food wrap and sprinkle pork chops with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
    • Get your dredging station going: crack egg in a bowl and whisk to mix up. On a plate, add flour, ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to combine. On another plate, add panko bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
    • Dip each pork chop in flour, shaking excess. Then, dip in egg, shaking off excess. Then, dip in panko, pressing down to coat both sides.
    • To cook pork schnitzel, heat 2 tablespoons of oil In a 12-inch cast-iron pan over medium heat.
    • Place two pork chops in the pan and cook 3 minutes per side or until fully cooked through. Transfer cooked pork chops to a plate and set aside. Repeat to cook remaining 2 pork chops (heat remaining 2 tablespoons of oil of before placing last two chops in the pan). Allow the cooked pork chops to rest for 3 minutes.
      Note: Cook time may vary, depending on the thickness of your pork chops.
    • Garnish with parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy!

    Nutrition (estimate only)

    Nutrition Facts
    Traditional Pork Schnitzel Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    421
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    135
    mg
    45
    %
    Sodium
     
    922
    mg
    40
    %
    Potassium
     
    637
    mg
    18
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    22
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    35
    g
    70
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    296
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    17
    mg
    21
    %
    Calcium
     
    57
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Based on 1 serving.
    Nutrition information provided is an estimate only.

    Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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    Comments

    1. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      August 29, 2018 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      I am totally into schnitzel — and yours looks perfect. My family would love this for a weeknight dinner.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 29, 2018 at 11:18 am

        So happy to hear that Lisa! Thanks so much 🙂

        Reply
    2. Girl Heart Food

      August 29, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Thanks Kelly 🙂 So yummy, right??

      Reply
    3. Jill

      August 29, 2018 at 10:55 am

      I had pork schnitzel for the first time a couple of years ago. Now I make it at home sometimes. Such a simple and delicious dinner option! And can’t skip the fresh lemon on top!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 29, 2018 at 11:00 am

        I agree! Really brings it together, doesn’t it? Thanks Jill 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dannii

      August 29, 2018 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      That coating looks so delicious and crispy. I bet my husband would love this!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 29, 2018 at 10:59 am

        Thank you Dannii 🙂 I sure hope so!

        Reply
    5. Katherine Hackworthy

      August 29, 2018 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Oktoberfest sounds like an amazing feast of delicious foods and drinks. Food is such a great way of getting together to enjoy, and very social. This is a very tasty sounding recipe, the coating looks amazing and crispy.

      Reply
    6. nicole triebe

      August 29, 2018 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      this is making me so excited for fall! Bring on Oktoberfest and all the schnitzel!!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 29, 2018 at 10:59 am

        Right?! Thanks Nicole! I agree 😉

        Reply
    7. Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess

      September 18, 2017 at 6:49 pm

      Pork Schnitzel reminds me of a German Restaurant we used to always go to that we loved because it was authentic German food and I remember ordering it and how good it was! This looks amazing Dawn!!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2017 at 7:22 pm

        Food like that is always the best, right? Thanks so much Kim 🙂 Have a lovely week!

        Reply
    8. Adina

      September 18, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Love the schnitzel, one of my son’s favorite foods! Never had them in Munich though, the only things I seem to crave at Oktoberfest seem to be the Pretzel with Obatzda. 🙂 You should try Obatzda, it is one of the best bread spreads ever, if you ask me. 🙂

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2017 at 4:12 pm

        Thanks Adina! I’ve never had Obatzda, but I do love pretzels. I’ll have to look it up! I’m sure it’s delish!

        Reply
    9. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

      September 18, 2017 at 11:35 am

      My Grandfather LOVED German food and he always ordered pork schnitzel out. I used to order it to be just like him too! It’s crispy and perfect with a little gravy, red cabbage, spaetzle, and lots of beer! Def making this for our Oktoberfest dinner at home 🙂 Gorgeous pics girl!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        Yay! Happy to hear that! Thank so much, sweets! XOXO

        Reply
    10. Vicky Chin

      September 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      Wow, these look mouth-watering and easy to make! My kids would love them ! And yes, I think mom can use the mallet to let out some frustration! ? Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 18, 2017 at 12:33 pm

        Thanks Vicky 🙂

        Reply
    11. Girl Heart Food

      September 16, 2017 at 11:27 am

      Haha! Hope you guys love it! Have an awesome weekend 🙂

      Reply
    12. Jenny | The Baking Skillet

      September 16, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Omg if only i knew that it is so easy to make it, i’d be eating schnitzel atleast once a week!! These look so scrumptious Dawn. I am going to have a mini OctoberFest at home with this and some beer!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 16, 2017 at 11:28 am

        Right?! SO easy! Thank you so much, Jenny! Cheers 🙂

        Reply
    13. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks

      September 15, 2017 at 11:14 am

      This absolutely looks knock-ya-socks-off good, Dawn! I don’t blame hubby for sneaking in and snatching some up. You are making me want some schnitzel right now and it’s only 9:43 am! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 15, 2017 at 11:50 am

        Haha! Thanks Rachelle! I don’t see anything wrong with having it that early 😉

        Reply
    14. Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen

      September 15, 2017 at 11:13 am

      nom! pork is one thing I rarely cook with! I think that should change though, I love schniztel just never make it!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 15, 2017 at 11:48 am

        Definitely! This recipe is really delicious!

        Reply
    15. jaxx the bearded hiker

      September 15, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Love schnitzel and yours looks amazing! Believe it’ll be on my to do list this week.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 15, 2017 at 11:47 am

        Thank you Jaxx! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    16. Kaitie

      September 15, 2017 at 9:17 am

      Wow this looks amazing! My whole family would love it!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 15, 2017 at 11:46 am

        Thank you Kaitie!

        Reply
    17. Marie-Pierre Breton

      September 15, 2017 at 9:14 am

      I love Schnitzels! My husband is actually from Munich and I’ve discovered so much nice recipe from there. Nothing like a good schnitzel! Gotta to celebrate Oktoberfest with this recipe. Prost!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 15, 2017 at 11:46 am

        Me too! Thank you Marie! Have an awesome weekend 🙂

        Reply
    18. Sandra

      September 15, 2017 at 5:09 am

      yummy, this look amazing, will ve to try the recipe! txs for sharing

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 15, 2017 at 8:55 am

        Thank you Sandra! Hope you like it 🙂

        Reply
    19. Luci's Morsels

      September 14, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      This looks amazing! I love that this recipe is so quick and easy, schnitzel can seem so daunting. Tasty!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 15, 2017 at 8:55 am

        Thank you Luci 🙂

        Reply
    20. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

      September 14, 2017 at 4:28 pm

      Oktoberfest!!! YES! This schnitzel would be the PERFECT way to celebrate! I mean, this definitely looks “Knock-ya-socks-off-good’! 😉 I haven’t had schnitzel in far too long… like, I’m thinking the last time I had it was when my dad made it, and he passed away 3 1/2 years ago.. so it’s been TOO long! Totally trying this! Cheers, doll! XO

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 14, 2017 at 7:10 pm

        Hehehe! Thanks Cheyanne! Wow – that was a long time ago! Have to have again soon 😉 Cheers, my friend! XO

        Reply
    21. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      September 14, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      I don’t think there’s anything better than a crunchy breadcrumb coating. And this looks like the most crunchy breadcrumb coating I’ve EVER SEEN! Drooling over here, Dawn. It’s a little embarrassing :). Have a great weekend, my dear!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 14, 2017 at 7:07 pm

        Totally! Thanks Kelsie! Haha – that’s ok 😉 Can’t blame ya! Have a great weekend too!

        Reply
    22. [email protected]

      September 14, 2017 at 11:53 am

      The first time I tried schnitzel was not too long ago and I was immediately hooked! Yours looks just perfect! And I agree – that little splash of lemon makes all the difference! Brava! XOXO

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 14, 2017 at 7:06 pm

        Thank you Annie! I’m looking forward to making again soon 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend! XOXO

        Reply
    23. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      September 14, 2017 at 10:59 am

      Gotta love a quick recipe that is sure to please everyone! Plus I love that when I make this, I get to use my cast iron skillet! Yum 🙂 xoxo

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 14, 2017 at 7:04 pm

        So true! Yay! Thanks Kelly 🙂

        Reply
    24. Cathy

      September 14, 2017 at 9:56 am

      I would never wait to eat this! I love that you went cast iron with this….makes it even better with that hot sear. When I should I be over for dinner?

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 14, 2017 at 7:03 pm

        Right?! You’re always welcome 😉 Thanks Cathy!

        Reply
    25. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      September 14, 2017 at 9:50 am

      When I was partaking in Oktoberfest in my university days, the highlight was always the regular diet of schnitzel! It’s one of my favourite dishes to this day 🙂 And yours looks perfect! (I’m a splash of lemon girl, too 🙂

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        September 14, 2017 at 7:02 pm

        Thank you so much, Jennifer! The lemon really adds a little somethin’, right?

        Reply

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