Huntersschnitzel Recipes

JäGERSCHNITZEL (GERMAN HUNTER SCHNITZEL)

Steps:

• For the schnitzel, grab three large plates with high sides. Put flour on the first plate, the cracked and whisked eggs on the second, and breadcrumbs on the third.
• Trim any excess fat on the pork chops if desired. Then place one piece of pork chop between two pieces of cling wrap - you can also use a freezer bag - and pound it with the smooth side of a meat hammer until it's very thin. A small chop can become quite large when pounded thin - but be careful not to break through/create holes in the meat.
• Remove the cling wrap and add salt and pepper to both sides of the meat, then set this piece aside. Pound and season the rest of the pork.
• To coat the meat, take one piece and place it onto the plate with flour. Press down gently so the underside is coated in flour, then flip the meat and do the same with the other side. Lift the meat and place it flat into the egg plate. Again, press gently into the egg, lift, flip, and coat the other side. Lift the meat and allow any excess egg to drip off back onto the plate. Now, place the meat flat into the breadcrumbs. Press down lightly and make sure the whole side is covered in breadcrumbs, then flip the meat and coat the other side. Put this coated meat on a clean, dry plate and repeat the steps for the rest of the meat.
• On the stove, heat the oil, lard, or shortening in a large frying pan. Once the oil is hot (place a wooden spoon in the hot grease - if bubbles form, it's hot enough) place one piece of meat into the pan. Depending on the size of the frying pan, you may have to cook the schnitzel one or two at a time. Fry the meat on medium heat for around 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip the schnitzel carefully in the pan to brown the other side for 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to break or damage the delicate breadcrumb outer coating. Transfer the cooked Schnitzel to a plate and fry the rest of the breaded pork chops.
• To make the sauce, first, clean the mushrooms with a paper towel - don't clean them under running water unless they are very dirty since they'll soak up the water and might lose some of their taste.
• Cut the mushrooms into slices. Also, peel and finely chop the onion.
• Heat the oil in a medium-large frying pan. Add the onions and sauté them on medium heat until translucent. Now add the mushrooms and fry them on medium heat until they lose some of their water content and appear browned and cooked. Stir regularly.
• To thicken the sauce, you can either push the contents of the pan to one side now, melt the butter, then add the flour and mix until lump-free. Alternatively to thicken you can also just add some cornstarch later - your choice.
• Now slowly add the broth, the whipping cream, and the thyme (alternatively Italian spice) and give everything a good stir. Let it simmer on medium-low heat until the sauce has reached your desired consistency. If you haven't added the flour and butter earlier and want your sauce to thicken more, dissolve approximately one tablespoon of cornstarch in a little bit of cold water and add it to the pan. Stir well and bring the sauce back to a simmer to allow the cornstarch to activate and thicken the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove the pan with the sauce from heat and serve immediately with the Schnitzel and french fries, fried potatoes, or similar. Whether you pour the sauce on top of the Schnitzel, place the schnitzel on top of the sauce or eat it on the side is completely up to you (but it's been a long-debated topic).

JäGERSCHNITZEL - GERMAN SCHNITZEL WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Clean and cut the mushrooms in halves or quarters, depending on size.
• Cook mushrooms: Heat the butter in a pan and fry the mushrooms on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until they release their juices. Remove from the pan.
• Cook: Heat the oil in the same pan and cook the bacon cubes and the chopped onion until the onions are soft and golden. Return the mushrooms to the pan, add the vegetable broth, cream, and thyme leaves.
• Simmer: Add salt and pepper to taste, bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 -15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• Adjust the taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle the chopped parsley on top.
• Tenderize meat: Dry the meat with kitchen paper. Pound between two sheets of plastic foil using a meat tenderizer or a heavy pan. The schnitzel should be about 6 mm/ ¼ inch thick after pounding.
• Sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Breading station: Place the flour and the dry breadcrumbs in two separate, large plates. Beat the eggs lightly in a shallow, wide bowl.
• Dip the meat pieces into the flour, coat on both sides, and shake off excess flour.
• Bread meat: Dip them in the beaten eggs, coating on both sides, and then coat them with the breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs very lightly, shake off the excess and fry the schnitzel immediately.
• Heat enough clarified butter or vegetable oil in a large pan. The schnitzel should be able to swim lightly in it. The oil or clarified butter should be hot but not smoking or anything.
• Fry: Carefully place the schnitzel in the hot oil and fry them about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the coating is deep golden brown.
• Remove from the pan and place on paper kitchen towels to remove the excess fat. Serve immediately with the sauce.

JAGERSCHNITZEL WITH BACON MUSHROOM GRAVY (JAGER = HUNTER)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pound pork slices between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. In a shallow medium bowl, mix together 3/4 cup flour with salt, pepper, garlic and paprika. In another shallow medium bowl, combine egg, milk and mustard. In another medium shallow bowl, combine cracker and panko crumbs. Dredge pork slices first in flour, then in egg wash, and finally in crumbs. Let set on a baking sheet fitted with a cooling rack for 5 minutes.
• In a medium saute pan over medium heat cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from pan to drain on paper towels. In same pan with bacon fat, add onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue sauteing for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup flour. Cook flour to make roux until light brown, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook for 3 minutes, reducing by 1/3, then add stock. Continue cooking to reduce by 1/3 again. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Heat 1/4-inch oil in thick saute pan or cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F. Cook pork evenly on both sides, about 5 minutes for the first side, 3 to 4 minutes for the second. Remove to platter when done. Add butter to sauce, stirring until it has melted. To serve, cover pork with sauce. Sprinkle with chopped bacon and fresh parsley to garnish.

BUTTER SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Pound the pork chops with a spiked meat mallet until 1/4 inch thick; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Press the pork into the crumbs to bread thoroughly; set aside.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and sliced mushrooms. Allow to simmer and cook until the mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir together the cornstarch and water, then add to the mushroom sauce. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, then remove from the heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pork cutlets a few at a time until golden brown and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve with reserved mushroom sauce.

WIENERSCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Place each veal cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick. Dip in flour to coat.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg and milk. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip each cutlet into the egg mixture, then press in the bread crumbs to coat. Place coated cutlets on a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded cutlets until browned on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a serving platter, and pour the pan juices over them. Garnish with lemon slices.

JAGERSCHNITZEL (HUNTER'S SCHNITZEL)

Steps:

• Pound the cutlets and rub in the salt and pepper.
• Let stand for about 10 minutes.
• Dip cutlets into the beaten egg and then, crumbs.
• Brown in a small amount of oil over low heat for about 10 minutes on each side.
• While meat is browning, saute' the bacon and onions until golden brown.
• Add the tomato paste and mushrooms and saute' over a low heat.
• Add the wine, water, and seasonings; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the sour cream.
• Pour over the schnitzel.

JAEGER SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Season the meat with salt and pepper, dip the pieces in the flour, and shake off excess.
• In a heavy saute pan, heat 2 ounces of olive oil over high heat. Sear both sides of the meat until golden. Remove meat and set aside.
• Add the onion, carrot, celery, and bouquet garni. Saute for 1 minute. Deglaze with wine and continue to cook until reduced by half. Add 3/4-cup of the stock and return meat to pan, lower to a simmer, and cook until meat is tender. Transfer meat to a plate and keep warm. Strain sauce. Reserve.
• In another saute pan, heat the remaining 1 ounce oil and butter. Saute the bacon until golden. Add the pearl onions and mushrooms and continue to saute until golden. Add to the sauce. Place the meat back into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
• To serve, divide schnitzel into 4 portions on center of heated plates. Pour the sauce with mushrooms and bacon on top. Sprinkle with minced parsley. Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes.

HUNTERS SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium high heat.
• Pound cutlets with a meat tenderizer to flatten them.
• Season cutlets with salt and pepper, dredge them in beaten eggs and then coat evenly with bread crumbs.
• Place cutlets into skillet and fry until golden brown (1-2 minutes on each side).
• Remove the meat from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain off excess grease.
• Keep meat warm in oven while you make the gravy.
• Cook bacon and onions until golden brown.
• Add tomato paste, mushrooms, and saute over a low heat.
• Add white wine, water, seasonings; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
• I like the white wine, just my preference. But you can use a red wine if you prefer.
• Stir in the sour cream.
• Pour over Schnitzel just before serving.

WIENER SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Line a large baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels. Whisk flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a wide shallow bowl. Lightly whisk eggs and cream in another wide shallow bowl until the yolks and whites are just streaky. Mix breadcrumbs and 2 teaspoons salt in a third wide shallow bowl. Pound veal slices between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/8"-1/16" thickness, being careful not to tear. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Prop a deep-fry thermometer in a large deep skillet; pour in oil so that bulb is submerged. Heat oil over medium heat to 350°F. Add butter to skillet and adjust heat to maintain 350°F.
• Dredge 2 veal slices in flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip in egg. Turn to coat; shake off excess. Dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere; shake off excess. Transfer slices to skillet. Using a large spoon, carefully baste the top of the veal with the hot oil. Cook until breading puffs and starts to brown, about 1 minute. Turn and cook until browned, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to paper towel-lined sheet. Repeat with remaining veal slices.
• Divide veal among plates. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley or lettuce.