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Tender, thin pork cutlets are breaded and fried to a perfect golden crisp, then smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy. This classic comfort food is a restaurant-quality meal you can easily make at home.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Pork Cutlets
Set Up Breading Station
Bread the Pork
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Tender, thin pork cutlets are breaded and fried to a perfect golden crisp, then smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy. This classic comfort food is a restaurant-quality meal you can easily make at home.
This german recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 690.81 calories per serving with 39g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Fry the Schnitzel
Start the Mushroom Gravy
Finish the Gravy
Serve
For a classic Wiener Schnitzel, use thinly pounded veal cutlets. This recipe also works wonderfully with chicken breasts or turkey cutlets.
Create a 'Zigeunerschnitzel' (Gypsy Schnitzel) by making a sauce with sautéed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and paprika instead of the mushroom gravy.
Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the gravy at the end for a tangy finish.
Mix finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or chives into the panko breadcrumbs for a more flavorful crust.
Pork is a complete protein, providing all the essential amino acids necessary for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
Pork and mushrooms are good sources of several B vitamins, including Niacin (B3), B6, and B12. These vitamins are crucial for converting food into energy, supporting brain function, and forming red blood cells.
This dish offers important minerals like selenium from mushrooms, which acts as a powerful antioxidant, and zinc and phosphorus from pork, which support immune function and bone health.
A single serving of this Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy contains approximately 750-850 calories, depending on the size of the pork cutlet and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
This dish is a rich, indulgent comfort food that is high in calories, fat, and sodium. While it provides a good amount of protein, it's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Authentic Wiener Schnitzel is a geographically protected term in Austria and Germany and must be made from veal. Schnitzel made from pork is properly called 'Schnitzel Wiener Art' (Viennese style schnitzel) or simply 'Schweineschnitzel' (pork schnitzel).
To ensure maximum crispiness, make sure your oil is hot, don't overcrowd the pan, drain the cooked schnitzel on a wire rack, and serve the gravy on top or on the side right before eating.
Yes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend and use gluten-free panko or crushed rice cereal for the breading.
Classic German side dishes include Spätzle (egg noodles), Bratkartoffeln (pan-fried potatoes), potato salad, or a simple green salad with a vinaigrette. A lemon wedge is also traditionally served on the side.