Jägerschnitzel (Pork or Veal Cutlets in Mushroom Gravy)

JanetB-KY's Note:

Posted for World Tour 2006, this was always one of my favorites when I lived in Germany. Don't let the long ingredient list throw you; this is fairly easily put together and not difficult to make.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb boneless pork or 1 lb veal cutlet
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup flour
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 4 slices bacon (diced)
• 2⁄3; cup onion (chopped)
• ½ lb mushroom (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup dry wine
• 1 dash thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 tablespoons sour cream

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Pound cutlets with a meat tenderizer to flatten them; season cutlets with salt and pepper, dredge them in beaten eggs and then coat evenly with the bread crumbs that have been combined with the flour.
3. Place cutlets into skillet and fry until golden brown (1-2 minutes on each side); do NOT turn more than once as you will end up losing the coating if you turn too often.
4. Remove the meat from the skillet and drain on paper towels; keep the meat warm in the oven while you make the gravy.
5. Sauté bacon and onions until golden brown; add tomato paste and mushrooms, and sauté over a low heat until mushrooms are cooked; add wine, water and seasonings; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the sour cream; pour gravy over Schnitzel just before serving.

Reviews

[Chef #Annie #2]

Very, very nice, easy ingredients, used white wine but red would defiinately work. The sauce can easily be adjusted spicier, thin or thicker, wonderfull, Thanks JanetB

[mommymakeit4u]

Fantastic! I will be keeping this recipe in mind for next time I have company. The veal can be prepared ahead of time and reheated, and same with the sauce.. I'm sure it would be even better if made a day in advance! Next time I will use my non-stick skillet as I could only get one sides breading to stay on. Thanks for posting this wonderful recipe!

[K9 Owned]

Thanks Janet. It was easy and very tasty. Rather than make the schnitzel first I made up the sauce first and just reheated once the veal was cooked. Ran out of bacon (why won't he put things on the list???) so made do with 2 slices of bacon. DH said to tell you that you are a goddess :)