Jägerschnitzel (Hunter’s Schnitzel)

Jagerschnitzel is a classic German recipe made of breaded pork schnitzel (cutlets) topped with a creamy mushroom sauce.

 New German Easy prep20 mins cook25 mins total time45 mins servings4 calories716 addedApril 2024

Schnitzel

• 1 pound ½-inch thick pork chops, or pork loin cut into 2-inch thick pieces
• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1. Place a plastic wrap on top of the pork loin. Pound with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until meat is about ¼ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Prepare three shallow bowls. Add flour into the first, two lightly beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs into the third.
3. Dredge tenderized pork cutlets in flour. Shake off excess. Dip cutlet into the egg wash. Transfer into the bowl with the breadcrumbs and coat well.
4. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry pork cutlets until golden-brown and crispy. About 3-4 minutes on each side.
5. Transfer cutlets onto a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Sauce

• 16 ounces white mushroom sliced
• 3 bacon slices
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme, fresh if possible, minced
• 3 tablespoons parsley, minced

1. Add mushrooms to the same skillet. Cover with a lid and simmer until the mushrooms are tender. About 3 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet. Cover to keep warm.
2. Add bacon to the skillet and fry until they begin to crisp. Add onions and saute with the bacon until tender. Next, add mushrooms back into the skillet. Mix well.
3. Add beef broth, heavy cream, and thyme. Simmer on medium heat until the liquid has reduced by about half. Add fresh parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

calories716 total fat saturated fat25g trans fat1g unsaturated fat polyunsaturated fat4g monounsaturated fat13g cholesterol235mg total carbohydrates39g dietary fiber3g sugars5g protein40g sodium625mg calcium111mg iron4mg potassium1019mg