Pork Schnitzel with Warm Caraway Sauerkraut and Mashed Potatoes

Golden crispy pork cutlets served alongside warm bacon caraway sauerkraut and creamy buttered mashed potatoes.

• Prep: 12 min
• Cook: 12 min
• Total: 24 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Polish
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.84/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• fry
• quick
• comfort food
• classic
• tangy

Ingredients

• 2 pound boneless pork chop (pounded thin into cutlets)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 48 ounce prepared mashed potatoes (refrigerated)
• 32 ounce sauerkraut (drained)
• 6 slice bacon (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, fry 6 slices chopped bacon for 4 minutes until crisp. Add 32 ounces drained sauerkraut and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; simmer 5 minutes until hot.
2. Heat 48 ounces prepared mashed potatoes in the microwave according to package instructions for 5 minutes.
3. Set up 3 shallow bowls: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in the first; 2 beaten eggs in the second; and 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper in the third.
4. Dredge 2 pounds thin boneless pork chops in flour, dip in egg, and press firmly into breadcrumbs.
5. Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cutlets for 3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown (145°F).
6. Serve crispy pork cutlets immediately with warm caraway bacon sauerkraut and mashed potatoes.

Notes

Pounding the pork chops thin guarantees fast cooking and tender cutlets.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbohydrates: 42 g
• Fat: 26 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 980 mg
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 120 mg