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Pork Schnitzel with Brown Butter-Caper Sauce

Jason McKinney

Jason McKinney

December 23, 2024
pork schnitzel with lemon on a plate
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43 min

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2

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This Pork Schnitzel with Brown Butter-Caper Sauce turns simple pork chops into a golden, crispy masterpiece. Lightly breaded and pan-fried, each bite is tender and crunchy. The rich brown butter sauce, with sautéed shallots, garlic, capers, and a burst of lemon, adds an irresistible tangy finish. Topped with fresh parsley, this dish pairs perfectly with potatoes and makes any meal feel like a special occasion.

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Equipments

  • Cutting board

  • Knife

  • Large saute pan

  • Large spoon

  • Tongs

  • Large plates or trays

  • Paper towel

  • Metal spatula

  • Plastic wrap

  • Mallet or rolling pin

  • Sheet tray lined with a wire rack

Ingredients

  • 2 ButcherBox boneless pork chops

  • 1 cup grapeseed oil

  • 1 cup all purpose flour

  • 3 eggs

  • 1/4 cup capers

  • 1 shallot

  • 2 cups panko

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 bunch parsley

  • lemon

  • 2 clove garlic

  • kosher salt

    to taste

  • black pepper

    to taste

Step By Step

Instructions

Preparation

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Butterfly the pork chops lay them out on a few layers of plastic wrap.  Cover with plastic and lightly pound until ½ inch thick.
3
Wash and chop the parsley.
4
Peel and mince the shallot and garlic.
5
Roughly chop the capers.
6
Cut the lemon into wedges.

How to Cook

1
Bread the pork chops by dredging in the flour, then dipping in the egg, and then breading in the panko.
2
Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat.
3
Add half of the oil and heat until shimmering.
4
Cook one breaded pork chop at a time until golden brown and delicious on both sides.
5
Transfer the pork to the sheet tray with a wire rack and repeat with the other pork chops.
6
Place the pork chops in the oven and cook for 6-8 minutes.
7
Drain the saute pan of the oil and wipe it clean. 
8
Add the butter and cook until lightly browned.
9
Add the shallot and garlic and lightly saute.
10
Add the capers to the sauce.
11
Finish the sauce with a squeeze of lemon juice, the chopped parsley and a sprinkle of salt.
12
Plate the pork schnitzel and cover with that delicious, luxurious brown butter-caper sauce.  Serve alongside your favorite potato dish and enjoy!

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