Thin, crispy, breaded pork cutlets smothered in a rich white wine mushroom sauce. Jäeger Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce is one of Germany’s most popular dishes.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: German
Keyword: German Jaeger schnitzel, jaeger schnitzel, Jäeger Schnitzel and Mushroom Sauce, Jägerschnitzel, Octoberfest, Oktoberfest
Set a wire cooling rack over a baking sheet and reserve
Pound the pork slices between two sheets of plastic wrap to a 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt/pepper.
In 3 shallow dishes set up the breading station:
Combine the flour in one dish
Break the eggs into another dish and lightly whip them with a fork.
Add the Panko bread crumbs to another dish
Dredge the pounded pork slices first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and then in the bread crumbs. Press down gently so the bread crumbs adhere.
Place the pork cutlets on the wire rack and let rest for 5 minutes.
Fry the pork cutlets:
Set a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, cover the bottom of the skillet with 1/4-inch of oil. If using an electric skillet, set the temperature to 350°.
When the oil is hot, add the pork cutlets and cook for 2 minutes on the first side, turn with tongs and cook on the reverse side for 1-1/2 minutes. Do not crowd the pan, cook in batches adding additional oil as needed.
As each batch is cooked transfer to the wire rack to drain.
To Serve:
Plate the Jäger Schnitzel on a mound of mashed potatoes with White Wine Mushroom Sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Pound the pork slices thinly but not so thin that it breaks or tears.
When adding additional oil, allow it to heat to 350° before adding the next batch of cutlets.
Additional serving suggestions: Sauerkraut, Hot German potato salad or Red Cabbage with Apples.