Snug Harbor Wine

Weiner Schnitzel

Serves 4

Quite simply, this is a thinly-pounded cut of veal (or pork) breaded and fried. Sounds easy enough but if not done properly it can turn into a burned, chewy mess.
To improve success, you need to set up properly.

Set up your breading station, heat your oil and turn on the oven before you start. Pound the veal thinly. This not only cuts down the cooking time but it also tenderizes the meat. If your cutlets are too thick, the breading will be burnt before the meat is cooked and it will be chewy.

Then bread each cutlet and have a plate or tray to keep them on. Fry the cutlets one at a time and keep them warm in the oven. Don’t walk away from the stove while frying because the cutlets can burn quickly if you aren’t paying attention.
That’s it!

Traditionally, a good squeeze of lemon would finish the dish, but a splash of vinegar would work along with capers and a pinch of sea salt. What you want is a crunchy, salty, and acidic bite. Play with the seasoning in your breadcrumbs by adding things like dried rosemary or oregano. Try different breadcrumbs or make your own. How about crushed cornflakes? Enjoy!

Pair with...

A light Provençal rose is a perfect selection. Just enough fruit and lively acidity will compliment the spice and cut through the rich sauce.

Ingredients

  • Veal cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
Paprika
3 eggs
  • Dijon mustard
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups cooking oil
  • Lemons
  • Salt

Preparation

Set up your breading station by lining up three shallow bowls or plates.
Season the flour with paprika in one bowl.
Whisk three eggs with a tablespoon of mustard in the next bowl.
Season 2 cups of breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
Place each veal cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound thin to about 1/4 inch.
Dry off the veal cutlets and one at a time, dredge the cutlet in flour, then dip in eggs and coat in breadcrumbs.
Set aside.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
Heat oil on medium low heat.
Cook cutlets one at a time in the oil, about 1 minute per side.
Hold cutlets in warm oven until serving.
Garnish with flaky sea salt and serve with lemon wedges.

Chris Chisholm is a Certified Specialist of Wine and a graduate of Boston University Wine Studies and Wine Making programs. He is also a graduate of Cook Street School of Culinary Arts in Denver, CO. He has worked as a personal chef and chef instructor.

If you have any questions, email Chris at chris@snugharborwine.com. You can also follow Chris on Instagram @winechefchris for more delicious food photos!

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