How To Make The Best Pork Schnitzel In Massachusetts
January 21, 2025
Cambridge, VA: Here is one of the best Pork Schnitzel recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Pork Schnitzel:
- Pound the Pork Thinly and Evenly: Pounding the pork cutlets to an even thickness ensures they cook quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender and crispy schnitzel.
- Use a Three-Step Breading Process: Dredging the pork in flour, then dipping it in beaten eggs, and finally coating it in breadcrumbs creates a perfect, crispy crust that adheres well during frying.
- Fry in a Mix of Oil and Butter: Using a combination of oil and butter for frying adds flavor and helps achieve a golden, crispy coating without burning.
- Bald Buck Seasoning: For this dish, we replace our salt with Bald Buck Seasoning
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Season the pounded pork chops with Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper on both sides. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese (if using) and paprika.
- Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot. Add the breaded pork chops to the skillet in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Fry the schnitzel for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the pork schnitzel hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.