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Golden and crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside — this classic German-inspired Pork Schnitzel gets a modern kick with a zesty lemon butter drizzle. Perfect with mashed potatoes, warm spaetzle, or a crisp cucumber salad.

🍽️ Ingredients (Servings: 4)

• 4 boneless pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Pound the Pork:
🔨 Place pork chops between sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/4 inch thick using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2️⃣ Set Up the Breading Station:
🥚 In three shallow bowls, place flour in the first, beat eggs with milk in the second, and mix breadcrumbs in the third. Dredge pork in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs. Press breadcrumbs to adhere.

3️⃣ Fry the Schnitzels:
🔥 Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each schnitzel for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

4️⃣ Finish with Lemon Butter:
🍋 In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Drizzle the lemon butter over the fried schnitzels just before serving.

5️⃣ Serve:
🌿 Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Make the Best Pork Schnitzel:

• 🔨 Meat Tenderizer Mallet with Flat & Textured Sides – For perfect, even pork cutlets
• 🍳 Cuisinart Non-Stick Skillet – 12-Inch – Spacious for frying schnitzels without crowding
• 🥄 3-Piece Breading Station Tray Set – Keep flour, egg, and breadcrumbs tidy and organized
• 🧂 Sea Salt and Pepper Grinder Set – Season your schnitzel to perfection
• 🍋 Stainless Steel Lemon Squeezer – Get every drop of juice without seeds
• 🧈 Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter – Rich, flavorful butter for that signature finish

💡 Helpful Tip:
Avoid crowding the pan when frying — it drops the oil temperature and leads to soggy schnitzel. Fry in batches and keep the cooked ones warm in the oven!