Stefanos Pork Schnitzel Recipes

PORK SCHNITZEL RECIPE

Steps:

• Line a cutting board with plastic wrap, place cutlets in a single layer on cutting board and cover with plastic wrap (this prevents splatter). Pound cutlets with a meat mallet or the back of a heavy saucepan, until 1/4" to 1/8" thick.
• Set up three bowls. In the first combine 1/3 cup flour, 1 Tbsp garlic salt, 1/2 tsp paprika and 1/2 tsp pepper. In the second, use a fork to beat 3 eggs. In the third bowl, add 2 cups panko crumbs.
• Dredge both sides of each pounded cutlet in flour then dip in beaten egg letting excess egg drip back into the bowl before breading in panko crumbs. It helps to use a fork for the dipping process to keep your hands clean. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
• Once all cutlets are breaded, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Once oil is hot, add breaded cutlets a few at a time and sauté 3-4 min per side or until cooked through. Reduce heat if browning too quickly. Remove to paper towel lined plate. Cut into one to check doneness - juices should run clear. Serve with lemon wedges, or ranch for children.

PORK SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Begin by placing each chop between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pounding them out with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until they are an even 1/4-inch thick.
• Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs and milk in another shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the bread crumbs in a third dish and again season with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each piece of pork in flour, then in the egg and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing the bread crumbs onto the pork gently so they have a nice even coating.
• Lay the breaded pork cutlets in a single layer on a plate lined with parchment and refrigerate, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes to allow the coating to dry out a little and adhere to the pork.
• Heat oil and butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thyme sprig and let it fry for about 1 minute to infuse the oil. Remove the thyme sprig and reserve. Gently lay the cutlets into the pan and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and transfer to a serving platter while still hot. Garnish with lemon wedges and the fried thyme sprig before serving.

PORK SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Freeze the pork loin until lightly firm at the edges, about 1 hour. Slice the pork as thin as you can (about an 1/8 inch thick) and lay each slice between 2 pieces of parchment or plastic wrap. Gently pound to create super thin cutlets, then season the pork on both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
• Combine the panko and Parmesan in a shallow bowl. Place the flour and eggs each in their own separate shallow bowls.
• Working with one piece of pork at a time, dredge in the flour, then dip in the eggs, letting the excess drip off, then coat in the panko-Parmesan mixture, shaking off any excess. Set on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining pork.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Set a wire rack inside a second baking sheet. Cook the pork, 1 to 2 pieces at a time, until brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked pork to the wire rack. Continue with the remaining pork, wiping out the skillet as needed and adding the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Sprinkle the cooked pork with flaky sea salt. Serve hot, with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

SHEET-PAN CRISPY PORK SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
• Separately place flour and eggs in two shallow bowls. Beat the eggs, then stir in the garlic. In a third shallow bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons of the oil with mayonnaise until well blended, then add breadcrumbs and mix with your fingers until there are no clumps, and oil is evenly distributed.
• Season pork with salt and pepper. Working with one piece at a time, dredge in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg (shake off excess) and dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden and crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the remaining 6 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon, capers, caper brine and parsley, and whisk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Add hearts of palm, celery and tomatoes and toss to evenly coat.
• Divide schnitzel and salad on 4 serving plates, cut the other lemon into wedges and serve alongside.

PERFECT PORK SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Place flour in shallow bowl; bread crumbs in second bowl. Beat eggs gently in third bowl until blended.
• Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Season both sides of pork with salt and pepper. Dip pork in flour (coating both sides) then dip into egg mixture (allowing excess to drip off). Finally dip into bread crumbs.
• Place 2 tablespoons of the oil in pan; swirl to coat. Place 2 pork steaks in pan; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature is 160°F (for medium). Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.
• Remove pork steaks from pan; cover to keep warm. Repeat steps with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 pork steaks. Serve.

PORK SCHNITZEL WITH ONIONS

Steps:

• Pound pork chops very thin.
• Salt and pepper each chop.
• Dip in beaten egg.
• Dredge in bread crumbs.
• Put in frying pan with onion slices and saute in margarine, about 2 Tbsp at a time, to a golden brown on each side.