Best 5 Transylvania Pork Schnitzel Recipes

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Transylvania pork schnitzel is a traditional Romanian dish typically served with mashed potatoes and a variety of side dishes. It is made from thinly sliced pork loin that is coated in seasoned flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. The result is a juicy, flavorful schnitzel that is sure to please everyone at the table.

In this article, we will provide you with two recipes for Transylvania pork schnitzel: a classic version and a modern version with a twist. The classic recipe follows the traditional method of preparing schnitzel, while the modern recipe adds a unique flavor with the addition of mustard and paprika. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores.

In addition to the two schnitzel recipes, this article also includes recipes for mashed potatoes, cucumber salad, and red cabbage salad, which are all traditional Romanian side dishes that pair perfectly with schnitzel. These side dishes are simple to make and can be prepared while the schnitzel is cooking.

So whether you are looking for a classic Romanian dish to try, or you are looking for a new and exciting way to prepare pork, Transylvania pork schnitzel is sure to be a hit. With its crispy crust, juicy interior, and flavorful side dishes, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PORK SCHNITZEL RECIPE



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The pork chops are pounded into thin, tender cutlets which are breaded and sautéed, resulting in a crispy crust and juicy center. Definitely serve with lemon wedges.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs boneless pork chops (trimmed and sliced into 1/2" thick cutlets)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp garlic salt (or sub with equal parts salt and garlic powder)
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
3 large eggs
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Olive oil (canola oil or any high heat cooking oil to sauté)
Lemon wedges to serve (don't skip the lemons!)

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.

SHEET-PAN CRISPY PORK SCHNITZEL



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Schnitzel is a way of preparing thin slices of meat by breading and frying them until crisp. While the popular Viennese dish is traditionally made with thinly pounded veal, here, pounded pork cutlets are breaded and baked on a sheet pan - rather than fried in a skillet - until golden for an easy weeknight meal. The key to perfectly brown breadcrumbs is the addition of a few dollops of mayonnaise, which helps the coating crisp up during baking. A tangy salad offers fresh and bright notes that balance the rich pork. Look for whole hearts of palm (cylinders rather than sliced) for their firmer texture; the vegetable has a delicate flavor similar to artichokes, with a crunchy-creamy consistency.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, meat, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing baking sheet
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons minced garlic (from about 2 cloves)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 (1-inch-thick) boneless pork loin chops (about 1 1/4 pounds total), halved crosswise and pounded to 1/8-inch thickness
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 lemons
1 tablespoon finely chopped capers, plus 1 tablespoon caper brine
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 (14-ounce) can whole hearts of palm, drained, cylinders halved lengthwise and each half thinly sliced on the bias
1 cup finely chopped celery
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

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.

PORK SCHNITZEL SANDWICH



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 16m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 boneless pork chops, pounded flat
1 lemon, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, sliced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
One 10-ounce bag shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grainy mustard
4 potato rolls, split
8 butter lettuce leaves
1 Gala or Fuji apple, very thinly sliced
1 large bag salt and vinegar potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • For the schnitzel: Add the flour to a shallow dish and season with the seasoning salt and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk together the milk and eggs in a separate shallow dish. Add the breadcrumbs and parsley to a third shallow dish.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Bread the pork by coating the chops lightly in the seasoned flour, then dipping them in the egg mixture. Next, coat the chops in the breadcrumbs. You can use your fingertips to really press the breadcrumbs onto the pork, which will help the breading stay on while frying.
  • Carefully lay the pork chops in the skillet, cooking until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly and squeeze over the lemon.
  • For the cabbage. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and fennel and mustard seeds and cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, being careful as the seeds might pop slightly during cooking. Add the cabbage, apple cider, vinegar and honey and cook until the cabbage is softened and the liquid is reduced slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • For the sandwiches: Spread a heaping teaspoon each of mayo and mustard on both halves of each roll. Top the bottom half of each roll with 2 lettuce leaves, then top with a piece of schnitzel and some warm cabbage. Shingle over some slices of apple, then top with the other half of the roll. Serve with salt and vinegar potato chips.

PORK SCHNITZEL



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless pork loin chops (about 5 to 6 ounces each)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
4 cups plain dried bread crumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 sprig thyme
Lemon wedges

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 WITH CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMS



Pork Schnitzel with Chanterelle Mushrooms image

Provided by Hans Rueffert

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (3-ounce) pork cutlets, pounded thin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
2 eggs, beaten
Breadcrumbs, for dredging
2 tablespoons clarified butter
3 slices smoked bacon, roughly chopped
1/2 onion, diced
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon capers, drained
Butter
3/4 pounds chanterelle mushrooms, chopped if large
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Pat cutlets dry. Season cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. In a large skillet, add clarified butter and saute cutlets on both sides until golden brown and crunchy. Drain on paper towels, keep warm.
  • In a separate skillet over high heat, cook the bacon and the onions until they both start to brown. Add mustard and capers. Add a small lump of butter to the mix and immediately add the chanterelles. As the mushrooms begin to absorb the butter, add just enough cream to cover the bottom of the pan. Simmer sauce to reduce slightly. Add more mustard or capers as needed.
  • To serve, spoon sauce over browned schnitzels.

Tips:

  • For the perfect schnitzel, use a meat mallet to pound the pork chops until they are about 1/4 inch thick. This will help them cook evenly and become tender.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the schnitzel. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the schnitzel will not cook evenly.
  • Make sure the oil is hot before adding the schnitzel. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Don't move the schnitzel around in the pan while it is cooking. This will prevent it from getting crispy.
  • Serve the schnitzel immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Transylvanian pork schnitzel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover pork chops, and it can also be made with chicken or veal. Serve the schnitzel with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

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