Crispy mini pork schnitzels in breadcrumbs with grated cheese
4 servings
25 minutes
Crispy mini pork schnitzels in breadcrumbs with grated cheese are a refined German recipe that combines the tenderness of meat with the rich flavor of a golden crust. This miniature version of the classic schnitzel is perfect for cozy home dinners or festive appetizers. The dish's history is rooted in German culinary traditions, where breading gives meat an appetizing texture and rich taste. In this recipe, tender pork fillet is first coated in flour and then dipped in an airy mixture of eggs and grated cheese, creating a fragrant and crispy crust after frying. These schnitzels are served with slices of fresh lemon that enhance the dish's flavor depth by adding a light tanginess. They pair perfectly with greens and light side dishes, highlighting their richness.
1
Wash the meat thoroughly, dry it with a paper towel, and slice it thinly.
2
Tenderize each slice well and cut it in half. Season with salt and pepper, and coat all sides in flour.
- Pork tenderloin: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Wheat flour: 75 g
3
For the coating, grate the cheese on a fine grater. Whisk the eggs, mix in the cheese, and season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Hard cheese: 75 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Dip each slice of meat in the egg-cheese mixture, coat with breadcrumbs, and fry in hot vegetable oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Place the finished schnitzels on a paper towel to absorb excess fat.
- Pork tenderloin: 500 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Hard cheese: 75 g
- Breadcrumbs: 100 g
- Vegetable oil: 5 tablespoon
5
Wash the lemon. Cut into thin slices. Serve schnitzels in crispy cheese coating with lemon, optionally garnished with a fragrant sprig of parsley or cilantro.
- Lemon: 1 piece
