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Jäger schnitzel

Jäger schnitzel

Crispy breaded pork chops are topped with a savory mushroom gravy made with butter, mushrooms, onions, garlic, Pinot Grigio, tomato paste, and beef broth. This easy Jägerschnitzel recipe is a hearty German-inspired dinner that's perfect served with spätzle, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or a simple vegetable.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine European, german
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

Pork Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless pork chops
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • Avocado Oil (for frying)

Mushroom Gravy

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 pound White button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1/2 cup Pinot Grigio
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 cups Beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions
 

Mushroom Gravy Instructions

  • Begins by melting the butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté the mushrooms, onions, and garlic until soft and all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add the flour and continue to cook for 3 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with pinot grigio, scraping the bottom to remove any brown bits.
  • Add the tomato paste, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes or until the gravy has thickened.

Pork Instructions

  • Heat 1 inch of avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Pound the pork chops with a meat mallet to 1/2 inch thick.
  • Set up 3 bowls for dipping. Bowl #1 Flour, Bowl #2 Beaten eggs, Bowl #3 Breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Dip the flattened pork chop into the flour, then egg, then coat the outside with breadcrumbs.
  • Fry in the avocado oil for 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of the pork chop is at least 145℉ and the breading is golden and crispy.
  • Drain the excess grease on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve immediately with the pork smothered in mushroom gravy and a side of spaetzel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcal
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