Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill Sauce

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Pounding pork chops before breading and pan-frying is the signature method to getting crisp yet tender German schnitzel. Using an air fryer works well too and cuts back on calories.

Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill Sauce
Photo: Jacob Fox
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 1 pound), trimmed

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Combine sour cream, relish and dill in a small bowl. Set aside.

  2. Using a meat mallet or a small heavy saucepan, pound each pork chop between pieces of plastic wrap to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle the pork with garlic powder and salt.

  3. Place flour in a shallow dish. Lightly beat egg in another shallow dish. Add panko to a third shallow dish. Dredge the pork in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in the egg, then dredge in the panko, pressing to adhere.

  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, cook the pork, flipping once, until golden and crispy and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 145°F, 4 to 6 minutes. (Alternatively, use an air fryer: Coat the basket with cooking spray. Place the pork in a single layer in the basket. Cook, in batches if necessary, at 360°F until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°, about 10 minutes. If preparing in batches, cooking time for the second batch may be shorter.)

  5. Sprinkle the pork with pepper. Garnish with additional chopped dill, if desired, and serve with the reserved sauce and lemon wedges.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, December 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

363 Calories
23g Fat
15g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 pork chop & 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 23g 46%
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Sodium 387mg 17%
Potassium 283mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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