Jun 09 2026
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Schnitzel Recipe

Inspired by Affäre
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Breaded pork or veal cutlet, Jäger style: mushroom sauce, butterspätzle; Wiener style: lemon, french fries, cucumber salad

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Ingredients

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Schnitzel

Jäger Sauce

Butterspätzle

Wiener Style Additions

Method

Schnitzel Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cutlets

    Tenderize the pork or veal cutlets with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Bread the Cutlets

    Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.

  3. 3

    Fry the Schnitzels

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Jäger Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet used for the schnitzels, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Make the Sauce

    Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in heavy cream, and let it thicken for about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.

Butterspätzle Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Spätzle Batter

    In a bowl, mix flour, eggs, milk, and salt until smooth. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

  2. 7

    Cook the Spätzle

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using a spätzle maker or a colander, drop the batter into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

  3. 8

    Finish the Spätzle

    In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and toss the cooked spätzle in the butter until well-coated.

Wiener Style Additions Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare the Sides

    Prepare the cucumber salad by slicing the cucumber and seasoning it with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the French fries according to package instructions until crispy.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the schnitzels hot, topped with the Jäger sauce, alongside butterspätzle, lemon wedges, French fries, and cucumber salad.

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