Description
Pork schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a crunchy, golden crust that encases juicy, tender pork. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Pair it with lemon wedges for a zesty finish and watch as it transforms your ordinary meal into a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork loin
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Set up your breading station with three shallow bowls—one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.
- Slice the pork loin into 1/2 inch thick pieces and gently pound them to an even thickness.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each slice in flour, dip it in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry each breaded slice for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg