Can a “Wiener Schnitzel” claim to be Viennese?

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Schnitzel breaded

Wiener Schnitzel

The most popular storyline of the Wiener Schnitzel comes from Field Marshal Radetzky. According to the story, Radetzky was so enrapt by the Italian Cotoletta alla Milanese that he brought the recipe back to Vienna in the middle of the 19th century

Wiener Schnitzel” is always veal, versus a “Schnitzel Wiener Art” is pork

Wiener Schweine Schnitzel, Pork Schnitzel

The secret to a good Schnitzel: The Schnitzel has to have a fluffy-airy breading – the real Viennese Panier. It should not stick firmly to the meat, but – quite the contrary! – It needs to have many small and larger air cushions.

Field Marshal Radetzky presenting this fried Schnitzel to the Kaiser’s court kitchen so they could satiate his appetite and create the now world renown dish.

However, historical research has shown that the Viennese had an affection for all things fried much earlier. If your pantry was stocked, then you could bread and fry all manner of mainstays like chicken and veal, or everything else from head to toe. So sorry to disappoint you, dear Italians, but veal was indeed first fried in Vienna.

I could not find “Rückensteak” pork chops in America, so I used tenderloin boneless pork. I cut them 90% through to make thin slices, laid them flat and pounded and seasoned them. Serve with Home fries, German potato salad, French fries, and a fresh leafy green salad. When making Jägerschnitzel with mushroom gravy, then you can add Spätzle as side dish

German Salad dressing mix:

Schnitzel frying in pan

Especially for beginners an important tip! The Schnitzel should already be turned after 45 seconds, so the meat does not get too tough. The 5 mm-thick sliced ​​and breaded meat should almost swim in liquid fat – otherwise the fluffy-airy pillows will be hard to come by

Schnitzels come in many varieties. Also try a Schnitzel with White Asparagus. Jägerschnitzel with mushrooms and sauce and Paprika Schnitzel (with peppers), just to name a few

  • Pounding Schnitzel thin
  • Paneer Schnitzel
  • Schnitzel, fried German pork chops
  • Jaegerschnitzel, Schnitzel with Mushrooms and gravy
  • Schnitzel with white Asparagus, Weisser Spargel
  • Schnitzel
Cordon Blue Schnitzel with potatoes
To make a Cordon Blue you would cut a pocket in a medium thick boneless pork chop. Then fill with cooked ham and Swiss cheese. Fry 5 to 6 minutes until gold-brown

To make a Cordon Blue you would cut a pocket in a medium thick boneless pork chop. Then fill with cooked ham and Swiss cheese. Fry 5 to 6 minutes until gold-brown

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