Description

Schnitzel is a traditional German dish made from a boneless cut of meat that is pounded out thin, breaded and then fried. The breading creates a wonderful crunchy shell around the meat.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork or veal chops
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 c. plain bread crumbs
• vegetable oil, for frying
• lemon slices, for garnish

Steps

1. Trim meat of unwanted fat. Place chops between a double layer of plastic wrap. Pound out chops until 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Pour flour into a shallow dish.
3. In another shallow dish, whisk eggs together with lemon juice.