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Crispy Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel
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Crispy Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pork tenderloin (cut into thick medallions and flattened)Meat600 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • flourPantry80 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy3 pieces
  • breadcrumbsPantry150 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
  • lemon (cut into wedges)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

526kcal

Carbs
36 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • meat mallet
  • Tongs
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the meat

    • Cut the pork tenderloin into thick medallions.
    • Flatten each piece with a meat mallet until thin and even.
    • Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
    Step 1
  2. Set up the breading station

    • Place the flour in a bowl.
    • Beat the eggs in a second bowl.
    • Mix the breadcrumbs with the paprika in a third bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Bread the schnitzels

    • Coat each piece in flour, shaking off the excess.
    • Dip it in the beaten egg.
    • Press it firmly into the breadcrumbs on both sides.
    Step 3
  4. Fry until golden

    • Heat the oil in a frying pan to about 170 °C.
    • Fry the schnitzels in batches until deep golden and crispy, turning once.
    • Drain on a cooling rack.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Serve the schnitzels hot with lemon wedges.
    Step 5