Schnitzel Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meat
Breading
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat
Trim the pork loin of any excess fat and slice it into 4 equal pieces. Place each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound it with a meat mallet until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
Breading Process
- 2
Set Up Breading Stations
Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt, black pepper, and paprika; the second with beaten eggs; and the third with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Meat
Take each piece of pounded pork and coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally, press it into the breadcrumbs until well coated.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers but does not smoke.
- 5
Fry the Schnitzels
Carefully place the breaded schnitzels into the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
