Classic Pork Schnitzel Recipe

Name: Classic Pork Schnitzel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup milk; 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil; 6 (4 ounce) pork sirloin roast, cutlets (about 1/2 inch thick, I prefer to pound to 1/4 inch thickness); lemon wedge (optional); Sour Cream-Dill Sauce; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Servings: persons

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
6 (4 ounce) pork sirloin roast, cutlets (about 1/2 inch thick, I prefer to pound to 1/4 inch thickness)
lemon wedge (optional)
Sour Cream-Dill Sauce
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried dill

1
In a shallow dish, stir together flour, garlic salt, celery salt, seasoned salt, paprika and pepper. In another shallow dish, stir together egg and milk.
2
In a large skillet, heat cooking oil. Coat each cutlet with flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture and again in flour mixture. Letting the coated cutlets rest for about 10-15 minutes allows for better adhersion. Cook in hot oil over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned and meat is thoroughly cooked, turning once. (Remove meat from skillet and keep warm while preparing Sour Cream-Dill Sauce, if using.) Serve with lemon wedges or sauce.
3
Sour-Cream Dill Sauce: Pour chicken broth into skillet used for cooking the cutlets. Over medium heat, scrape up brown bits in skillet. Bring mixture to boiling. In a small bowl, stir together dairy sour cream, flour and dillweed. Stir into hot broth in skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon celery salt, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Classic Pork Schnitzel falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Pork Schnitzel

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Variations & substitutions

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