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This schnitzel recipe turns pork chops into crispy, golden cutlets with a light, crunchy panko crust and a tender, juicy center. It comes together with pantry staples and about 30 minutes, no special equipment required.<\/p>\n

I learned to make this traditional German schnitzel recipe from my father-in-law, who was stationed in Germany for several years while serving in the Army. Years later, when I lived in Belgium, my husband was on an international soccer team. One of the German players taught me his family\u2019s technique. <\/p>\n

Between that and the trips I took to Germany while we lived in Europe, sampling schnitzel at eatery after eatery, this recipe is the version I keep coming back to.<\/p>\n

Serve it as-is with a squeeze of lemon, or top it with my Mushroom Gravy<\/a> for a classic j\u00e4gerschnitzel-style plate.<\/p>\n

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What is schnitzel<\/h2>\n

Schnitzel is a thin, breaded cutlet of meat that\u2019s pan-fried until crispy and golden. It originated in Austria, traditionally made with veal, though pork and chicken versions are just as common today. The key to great schnitzel is pounding the meat thin so it cooks quickly and evenly, then coating it in a classic three-step breading of flour, egg, then breadcrumbs before frying in hot oil.<\/p>\n

This version uses center-cut pork chops and panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.<\/p>\n

GCG BBQ TIP: <\/strong>Need help remembering the order for the dredge? I learned this tip a long time ago on Food Network. Just remember February or FEB, which stands for flour, egg, breadcrumbs. <\/pre>\n
Types of schnitzel<\/h2>\n
Schnitzel isn\u2019t just one dish. It\u2019s a whole category, and the type of meat and the toppings change the name entirely. Here are a few of the versions I\u2019ve come across, both in Germany and in the years since:<\/p>\n