German-Style Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Thinly pounded pork cutlets, breaded and fried to golden crispness, served with a bright lemon butter sauce inspired by Austin’s historic German eateries. This German-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork loin chops, boneless, all-purpose flour, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 German cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chops (6 oz each) pork loin chops, boneless
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 4 boneless pork loin chops between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound each chop with a meat mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 2: Season 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a shallow dish. Beat 2 large eggs in another dish. Place 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a third dish.
Step 3: Dredge each pork cutlet first in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with the panko breadcrumbs.
Step 4: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the schnitzels and serve immediately.