TTBW (Tischtennis Baden-Württemberg) Schnitzel
Crispy pan-fried pork cutlets with a golden crust, served with lemon-dill potatoes and a tangy apple sauce for a hearty German-inspired meal. This German-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork loin cutlets, all-purpose flour, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (1/2 inch thick) pork loin cutlets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 medium apple
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pound pork cutlets to 1/2-inch thickness between plastic wrap. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Set up breading station: Dredge cutlets in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, then dip in beaten 2 eggs, then coat with 1 cup panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tsp paprika.
- Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Step 4: For potatoes: Peel and cut 2 lbs potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Boil in salted water for 12 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to pan with 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp fresh dill. Toss until butter melts and potatoes are coated (about 3 minutes).
- Step 5: For apple sauce: Peel, core, and dice 1 medium apple. Cook with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp granulated sugar in a small saucepan for 8 minutes until soft. Mash until smooth.
- Step 6: Serve schnitzel with lemon-dill potatoes and apple sauce on the side.









