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Schnitzel

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Austrian breaded veal or pork cutlet, pounded thin and fried golden. Served with lemon, fried potatoes, and a green salad. Twenty-minute crisp brilliance.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 10 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.84

Approx £3.34 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Schnitzel

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pound the pork loins between cling film to 5mm thick. Season generously.
  2. 2
    Coat each: flour, beaten egg, breadcrumbs (press on firmly).
  3. 3
    Heat oil with a knob of butter in a wide pan. Fry 2 schnitzels at a time for 90 seconds per side until deep golden.
  4. 4
    Drain on a wire rack to keep crisp. Salt while hot.
  5. 5
    Plate with lemon wedges, a sprinkle of parsley. Eat immediately with potatoes and salad.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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