Simple Pork Schnitzel

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly tender, this Simple Pork Schnitzel is comfort food at its finest. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend treat, this recipe brings the kind of old-world flavour that never goes out of style. Lightly breaded and pan-fried to perfection, then finished with a drizzle of brown butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon — it’s a delicious way to celebrate local Alberta pork and a meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 local pork loin (1.5-2lb)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• ½  teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup water
• 2 cups bread crumbs (or panko breading)
• canola oil (enough to fry, about ½ cup)
• ½ cup, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 lemon (cut into wedges)

Preparation

1. Place cutlets on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap and hit with a mallet until each piece is approximately ¼’’.
2. Next, make a basic breading station by stirring together flour, and spices in 1 bowl, eggs and water whisked together in another and one filled with bread crumbs.
3. Lightly dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture, transfer to the egg wash (mae sure to wet the whole cutlet) then transfer into the bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet or large plate until ready to fry.
4. Take a large frying pan, place an oil of your choice in it with a tablespoon of butter and heat on medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, place the cutlets in the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side.
5. Transfer to paper towel to absorb any excess grease.
6. Brown remaining butter in a pan on low heat. Let cook until the milk solids turn golden brown, then remove from heat, about 5 minutes.
7. To serve, place the schnitzel on a plate, pour brown butter on top, sprinkle some fleur de sel on top and serve with a slice of lemon!