Jul 09 2026
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Schnitzel Fingers Basket Recipe

Inspired by Hessen Haus
Time45m
Serves4

A half-pound of tender pork loin strips, breaded and fried, served with mushroom and onion jager gravy or bier cheese sauce. Served with fries.

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Ingredients

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Schnitzel Fingers

Jager Gravy or Bier Cheese Sauce

Fries

Method

Schnitzel Fingers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Cut the pork loin into strips about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three shallow bowls, place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Pork

    Coat each pork strip first in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Make sure they're fully covered.

  4. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  5. 5

    Fry the Schnitzels

    Fry the breaded pork strips in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Jager Gravy or Bier Cheese Sauce

  1. 6

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sliced mushrooms, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 7

    Make the Roux

    Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir for about 1 minute to form a roux.

  3. 8

    Add Liquid Ingredients

    Gradually whisk in beef broth and soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 9

    Finish the Gravy

    Stir in Dijon mustard and let the gravy thicken for about 5 minutes. For the Bier Cheese Sauce, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and beer, stirring until smooth and melted.

Fries

  1. 10

    Prepare Fries

    Cook the frozen French fries according to package instructions until crispy and golden.

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