Pan-Fried Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Sauce
Pan-Fried Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Caper Sauce brings the ultimate comfort food experience to your table. Crispy, golden-brown pork cutlets are expertly breaded and pan-fried to perfection, then drizzled with a zesty lemon caper sauce that elevates every bite. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (about 1/2 inch in skillet)
Instructions
- Tenderize the pork by placing it between plastic wrap and gently pounding it to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Set up a dredging station: one plate with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chop in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry schnitzels for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In another pan, melt butter over medium heat; add capers and cook until they pop. Stir in lemon juice and simmer briefly.
- Serve schnitzels hot, drizzled with lemon caper sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg