JB's French Pork Schnitzel
People say adding “French” to something doesn’t mean it’s better. But my passport would like to disagree! These schnitzels get a French flair with Herbes de Provence in the breadcrumbs.
Instructions
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Pound pork to
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5cm /
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2″, season with salt and pepper. Coat in flour, egg, then panko mixed with herbes de Provence. Fry over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side until golden.
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Preheat the oven to 70°C / 160°F (all ovens).
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Pound the pork - Place the pork between two sheets of baking paper / parchment paper or freezer bags. (Note
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Pound with a meat mallet until evenly
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5 cm /
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2 inch thick. (Note
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Season - Season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Prepare the crumbing station - Place flour, eggs, and panko mixed with herbes de Provence in three separate bowls. (Note
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Crumb - Coat pork in flour and shake off excess. Dip in egg and let excess drip off. Press into the breadcrumb mixture so it sticks well. Transfer on a tray and repeat with remaining pork.
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Cook the schnitzels - Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, it should be
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4cm /
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15" deep. When hot, add 2 schnitzels. Cook 2 minutes until golden. Flip and cook the other side 2 minutes. Transfer to a rack over a tray and place in the warm oven. Repeat with the remaining two schnitzels. (Note
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Rest and Serve - Let the schnitzels rest on the rack outside of the oven for 2 minutes before serving with a wedge of lemon and a sprinkle of salt flakes.
Ago's Notes
- Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.
Let the crisp crust and tender pork carry you to a moment of quiet satisfaction—every bite a testament to patience, precision, and the quiet magic of good ingredients working in harmony. These schnitzels are a delightful twist on traditional Italian cooking, bringing French flavors to the table while maintaining that classic comfort food feel.
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