Jägerschnitzel: Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy
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Cuisine: German
Categories: Comfort Food & Main Course
A classic German dish featuring tender pork schnitzel topped with a rich and savory mushroom gravy, perfect for a hearty meal.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon flour (for gravy thickening)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
- Pound the pork chops to about 1/4 inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each pork chop in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the schnitzels topped with mushroom gravy and garnish with fresh parsley.