German Jaegerschnitzel With Mushroom Sauce
A classic German hunter's cutlet, or jaegerschnitzel, features a crispy, pan-fried meat cutlet paired with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce.
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Instructions
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Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté shallots until translucent.
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Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, brown for 5 minutes, then stir in broth and white wine, cooking for 3 minutes.
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Incorporate 1/2 cup cream, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer briefly.
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Combine 2 tablespoons cream with 2 tablespoons flour to form a slurry; add it to the sauce, bringing it to a boil while stirring to prevent lumps.
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Stir in fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper, then remove the sauce from heat and cover to keep warm.
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Pound pork cutlets to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
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Whisk together 3 tablespoons flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a separate bowl.
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Melt unsalted butter in a clean skillet over medium heat.
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Dredge each cutlet in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then pan-fry for 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked.
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Place cooked cutlets on a serving platter, ladle the warm mushroom sauce over them, and serve.