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A classic German hunter's cutlet, featuring tender pork pounded thin, breaded, and pan-fried to a golden-brown crisp. It's generously smothered in a rich, savory gravy made with fresh mushrooms, onions, and a hint of cream, creating the ultimate comfort food experience.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Pork Cutlets
Set Up Breading Station
Bread the Schnitzel
A classic German hunter's cutlet, featuring tender pork pounded thin, breaded, and pan-fried to a golden-brown crisp. It's generously smothered in a rich, savory gravy made with fresh mushrooms, onions, and a hint of cream, creating the ultimate comfort food experience.
This german recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 613.74 calories per serving with 40.12g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
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Fry the Schnitzel
Make the Jäger Sauce (Mushroom Gravy)
Serve
This recipe works wonderfully with veal scaloppini (for a more traditional Wiener Schnitzel style base) or thin chicken breast cutlets.
For a richer, smokier flavor, add 2-3 strips of diced bacon to the skillet and render the fat before adding the onions.
For a dairy-free or lighter version, omit the heavy cream. Thicken the sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and whisking it into the simmering broth.
Elevate the gravy by using a mix of wild mushrooms like chanterelles, porcini, or shiitake along with the cremini.
Pork is a high-quality protein source, essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
This dish provides several B vitamins, particularly from the pork and mushrooms, such as Niacin (B3), Thiamine (B1), and Riboflavin (B2), which are crucial for converting food into energy.
Mushrooms are a good source of the antioxidant selenium, which helps protect cells from damage, while pork provides important minerals like zinc and phosphorus for immune function and bone health.
Jägerschnitzel translates to "hunter's cutlet." It is a traditional German dish featuring a tender meat cutlet (usually pork) that is pan-fried and served with a rich mushroom gravy (Jägersoße).
The main differences are the meat and the topping. Wiener Schnitzel is a legally protected term in Austria and Germany for a breaded cutlet made exclusively from veal, traditionally served with a lemon wedge. Jägerschnitzel is typically made from pork and is always served with mushroom gravy.
One serving of this Jagerschnitzel, including the schnitzel and gravy, contains approximately 650-700 calories. This can vary based on the size of the cutlet and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Jagerschnitzel is a hearty and indulgent dish. While it provides a good amount of protein, it is also high in fat, sodium, and calories due to the frying process and creamy gravy. It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat within a balanced diet.
Traditional and popular side dishes include Spätzle (German egg noodles), Salzkartoffeln (boiled potatoes), Pommes Frites (french fries), or Rotkohl (braised red cabbage).
Yes, you can make a gluten-free version by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend and using gluten-free breadcrumbs for the coating.
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