What is Schnitzel? Schnitzel is a tender slice of meat, pounded thin, then breaded and fried, giving it a crispy coating.
The dish’s name comes from the German word “schnitt,” which translates to “cut.” The most popular type of meat for schnitzel is veal (wiener-schnitzel) or pork (schweine-schnitzel), but there are also varieties made with chicken (hänchen-schnitzel), or turkey (puten-schnitzel). The breading is a coating of flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs.
Schnitzel is generally not highly seasoned, relying instead on bold toppings like fresh lemon wedges, mushroom sauce, or cream sauce to add flavor.
What is the difference between Wiener schnitzel and Jagerschnitzel?
Schnitzel Wiener Art (‘Viennese style schnitzel’) is a pounded, breaded and fried cutlet, more often made of pork than of veal. Restaurants serve it with a slice of lemon and french fries. Jägerschnitzel (‘hunter’s schnitzel’) is a schnitzel with mushroom sauce.
