German Jägerschnitzel
Crispy breaded pork cutlets served with rich mushroom gravy – that’s Jaegerschnitzel. And it’s one of Germany’s most popular and delicious foods. This authentic Jägerschnitzel recipe will absolutely delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
Vegetable oil for frying (I use avocado oil as it has a high smoke point)
4 boneless pork steaks or chops
tone’s Rosemary, garlic seasoning
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
Brown Mushroom Gravy (I use Campbell’s Golden mushroom gravy and saute’ more mushrooms to add to the gravy)
Chopped fresh parsley, garnish
Instructions
Pound the pork chops between two sheets of plastic wrap with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until 1/4 inch thick. Lightly sprinkle both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper and Tone’s rosemary, garlic seasoning.
Place the flour mixture, egg, and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dredge the pork 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. (Note: Don’t let the schnitzel sit in the coating or they will not be as crispy once fried – fry immediately.)
Heat the oil to 330 degrees F (not hotter or the Schnitzel will burn before the meat is done, not lower or the Schnitzel will absorb the oil and be greasy). Use just 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 topped with brown Mushroom Gravy and garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Avoid completely drenching the Schnitzel with gravy so that much of the Schnitzel remains crispy.
Serve with German Spaetzle, Knodel, French fries, or Homemade Swabian Potato Salad, and with a fresh leafy green salad or German Cucumber Salad. Enjoy!
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German Jägerschnitzel