Oh, this German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy is just so satisfying. Back in the mid-90s, I performed in the musical “Cats” in Hamburg, Germany for well over a year. The Loon came over and stayed with me.
We had the time of our lives, and certainly enjoyed a lot of Schnitzel.
HOW TO MAKE SCHNITZEL AT HOME
This German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy is so comforting, and really simple to make at home.
Watch us show you how to make this amazing dish!
We get a lot of comments from folks reminding us that schnitzel originated in Austria and authentic Weiner Schnitzel (from Vienna) is made with veal. We know that! But, we love it also with chicken or pork.
USE VEAL, CHICKEN OR PORK FOR CLASSIC SCHNITZEL
For this version, I took a nice boneless pork chop, and pounded it down to a thin ¼″ cutlet.
After seasoning the chop with salt and pepper, it goes through a simple dredging process of first in flour, then a quick egg batch, and then into the lightly seasoned bread crumbs.
So simple yet so perfect.
There is just something so tempting and satisfying about a perfectly cooked chop. Thin and crispy on the outsides and flavorful on the inside.
These cutlets are absolutely wonderful as they are. But you know us, we couldn’t just stop there…
THE JAEGER SAUCE IS WHAT MAKES THIS DISH GERMAN
As with almost any dish, it’s even better with a sauce. So, I added a lovely brown sauce with sauteed mushrooms, beef stock and whole grain mustard.
This is a classic German mushroom sauce called a Jaeger sauce, which means “Hunter Sauce.” Schnitzel, of course, originated in Austria, actually in Italy, which would become Austria. As this German version (which includes the German gravy), there are many different variations.
All we know is that it truly is wunderbar!
SCHNITZEL WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY IS PURE COMFORT FOOD
By the way, if you like this German Schnitzel with German Gravy as much as we think you will, you would probably also really like our Pork Milanese as well as our Chicken Francese.
And beside amazing taste, the other great thing about the dish is how easy it is to prepare. It’s elegant enough for a nice dinner party, but easiest to whip up for a delicious weeknight family dinner.
I mean, just look at this dish!!
OTHER AMAZING GERMAN RECIPES TO TRY
German Spaetzle and Cheese
Ale-Braised Bratwurst
Glühwein (Warm Spiced Wine)
Now, go forth and make this amazing German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy recipe!
German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy
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Ingredients
MUSHROOM GRAVY
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 oz. cremeni mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 ½ cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste (about ¼ teaspoon each)
SCHNITZEL
- Vegetable oil for pan frying (about 2 cups)
- 4 boneless pork chops about 16 ounces, total
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs plus two tablespoons of water
- 1 cup dried bread crumbs not seasoned
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
MUSHROOM GRAVY
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet
- Add the butter
- Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
- Add the onion and cook for another 4 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they start to release liquid, about 4 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir to incorporate.
- Add the wine, stirring to combine. Cook until the wine reduces down, about 4 minutes.
- Add the stock, and stir frequently . The sauce will start to thicken over the next 5 minutes.
- Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Keep warm:
SCHNITZEL
- Heat the oil in a large, sturdy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pound the cutlet between wax paper, or in a large freezer bag, by using the side of a meat tenderizer. Pound down to about ⅛". Trim any jagged sides, and/or excess fat.
- Place the flour in one medium-sized bowl.
- Place the eggs in another bowl and gently mix together. Mix in another 2 tablespoons of water.
- In a third bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, paprika and caraway seeds.
- Dredge each cutlet in the flour, then dip in the egg wash (shake off excess), then dredge in the bread crumb mixture.
- Fry each cutlet (don't overcrowd the pan) for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Serve with gravy poured over top and garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.
Mark says
Making this … again … and can’t wait to dig in! This is an amazing recipe and the sauce is to die for. I serve it with spaetzel and red cabbage. Wunderbar! And I couldn’t agree more … Germany is a beautiful country with wonderful people (and, for the record, I’m not German!). We can’t wait to visit again. Thanks for this wonderful recipe, Kris, which will help hold us over until we get back to Bavaria! Aufwiedersehn!
krislongwell says
Thank you so much! We love everything about this dish and it so much reminds of our good times and good friend in Germany! Thank you for letting us know and please stay in touch! Tschüss! Kris & Wesley
Nobi says
I like to make dinners ahead for my mother. Can this dish be frozen and reheated?
Lana says
OMG!! The best EVER!! We had no leftovers and I will be making it for a crowd! Easy and great if you make ahead. The mushroom gravy is so delicious for any meat in my opinion. The only little thing I changed was instead of mustard seed (which I did not have) I added Vegeta (All Purpose Seasoning). DEELISH! I am Yugoslavian and we use this seasoning for EVERYTHING. lol
I have printed your recipe and I am following your recipes!! THANK YOU!!
Please continue!!
Lana Leprich
krislongwell says
Lana!! That is so wonderful to hear!!! We could not be happier to hear that you guys loved this dish and you’ll be making it for a crowd!! It’s definitely one of our favorites. And thank you SO MUCH for letting us know!! It really means so much to us. I bet the addition of Vegeta was PERFECT! Lots more on the way!! Please stay in touch!! Best, Kris & Wesley
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Martha says
I made this tonight using Panko bread crumbs and boy were they delicious and crunchy! My husband said this recipe was a “keeper!”
krislongwell says
Now that’s what we like to hear, Martha!! Panko is awesome! Love the extra crunch!! Good luck with the mayo next time! 🙂 K&W
Christina says
With the passing my Oma (who didn’t believe in written recipes) we lost the recipe for her Jagerschnitzel with her all those years ago. While the pork cutlets were easy enough to remember how to make, the gravy was not as easy. This recipe is the closest I’ve found to it! Thank you so much for sharing this and bringing a piece of my Oma back to me, it helps bring a bit of her magic to my children.
krislongwell says
Christina, that is one of the most beautiful comments and sentiments we have ever received. This is the type of thing that gives us more joy than anything else. Thank you so much for sharing, and we are sure Oma is watching and is pleased! You know, it’s funny, my grandmother was an amazing cook as well, and she didn’t believe in written recipes either. It has been a passion of mine to try and finally re-create some of her greatest masterpieces! Please stay in touch! xoxo Kris (& Wesley)
Ian says
I lived in Germany for 4 years and simply loved it, the food, the people and the way of life.
Weiner schnitzel with this mushroom sauce was my first introduction to German cuisine, but I could never find a recipe like the one I first tasted until now. This is even better, and has brought back so many fond memories. Thank you guys for sharing this. I’m now looking for a good Rouladen recipe.
krislongwell says
Hi Ian! We loved Germany so much! We agree, the food, the people and the culture was great. We are so happy you liked this version of Weiner schnitzel with the mushroom gravy! It takes us back every time! Good luck with the Rouladen search, sounds great! I’ll have to look into that as well. Stay in touch!! Best, Kris & Wesley
Greg says
Thank you for sharing this super easy and fantastic recipe! I made this the other night for my husband’s birthday, and he absolutely loved it. The meat was crispy on the outside, yet very tender and juicy on the inside. Also, the gravy was phenomenal (I personally loved the tanginess from the Worcestershire sauce and mustard). I served this with garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables (broccoli, green beans, corn, peas and carrots), iced tea to drink, and I bought a cake for dessert. Overall, it was a wonderful evening – and considering I made this in under an hour on a weeknight was also a bonus for me. This is something you would not want to eat on a regular basis, but this is definitely a delightful treat to have once in a while. Again, thank you for sharing this. I will definitely make this again.
krislongwell says
Thank you so much, Greg!! I am so glad you and your husband enjoyed it! It is definitely one of our favorites, too! It sounds like an absolute wonderful meal and evening you provided. That’s what I call a pretty amazing birthday!! Thank you so much for letting us know, and please…stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley
Mark says
Kris, I have been wanting to make this forever and finally did this evening. Absolutely AMAZING! Just love it, as did the entire family. The mushroom gravy is to die for! Thanks for sharing and really love the website. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes in the future. (And also, considering signing up for the “Italian Boot Camp” at the Culinary Institute. Have you done that and, if so, would you recommend it?). Thanks, and Happy Holidays! All the best, Mark
krislongwell says
Awesome, Mark!! We love that schnitzel with the mushroom gravy so much. And we are so glad to hear that you and the family did, too! Really makes us so happy to hear. I have not done the Italian Boot Camp at CIA, but I’ve considered it. They also have an Asian Cuisine Boot Camp that I’d like to go to. I went to a 7 day boot camp that was intense but really amazing. I had a lot of fun, learned some things, and gave me the further confidence of the skills I already had, but needed a little confirmation! I would highly recommend it! Keep us posted!
Thanks again and have a wonderful holiday!!
All the best to you and your family,
Kris & Wesley
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Debby says
Did this for dinner last night. Used chicken breasts and broth. Served with hot buttered spatzal on the side. Yuummmmy.
krislongwell says
Sounds fantastic, Debby! Thanks so much for letting us know! Please stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley
Istophur says
Kris, Loon, I’m drooling ova here!!! in anticipation for my expected bragging rights as I choose your recipe for my WienerSchnitzel N gravy go-to…. It’s my first time cooking one of my favorite dinners. I’m showing my Schnitzel a good time and making room for a lil Spätzle on the side, (I’m so cheesy but must admit that last statement was trying to force a smile upon ya’ll, haha)Sendin you both return smiles in admiration of your mission, the huge-yet sometimes unseen rewards gained in a life full of the ONE universal Law: Great food amongst your family and friends brings smiles.
krislongwell says
Awesome! You’re going to love it and people will definitely be impressed! Let us know how it turns out! And thank you for you kind words. Stay in touch!! All the best, Kris & Wesley (The Loon).
Doug says
I decided that my plain old schnitzel wasn’t going to cut it tonight. So, I decided to go with a Jaegerschnitzel and it was spectacular. The sauce was great and made the usual apple sauce unnecessary.
I used button mushrooms which I thought you mentioned in the video…and they were fine. Did your recipe actually suggest crimimi mushrooms?
Keep up the good work!
Doug
krislongwell says
Hi Doug!
So glad you liked the schnitzel and we agree, we really love the mushroom sauce! Yeah, I suggest crimini, but any variety would work.
Thanks again! Keep us posted on other recipes you try and we’ll keep adding new recipes every week.
Best,
Kris
Annabelle Lee says
Just stumbled across this- love you guys already but wanted you to know that “wiener” doesn’t mean “veal” . “”Wien” is the word for Vienna, so it means “Vienna style” schnitzel.
treava says
So happy to find this recipe! I’m making this tonight. I was craving a restaurant dish I had years ago and didn’t know how to describe. Your recipe ticks all the boxes. Most mushroom schnitzel recipes online call for a sour cream base, but that is just stroganoff to me! I can’t promise it will look as pretty as yours, but I’ll post an update after we eat.
krislongwell says
Awesome!! Please let us know how it turns out. We just love mushroom schnitzel!! Stay in touch!
krislongwell says
HI Treava!
Thank you so much for the note! Did you try the recipe? Hope it turned out fantastic!! Let us know when you have a chance. All the best, Kris & Wesley.
Sandra says
Just letting you know that I made your German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy last night in cold and wintery Melbourne, Australia……absolutely delicious, thank you! The smoky paprika and the caraway seeds are the perfect flavours in the crumb coating and the mushroom gravy has a little bit of a tangy flavour from the Worcestershire sauce which offsets the richness beautifully. I’ll definitely be making this again! Many thanks.
krislongwell says
Sandra, thank you so much for your note. I have to say, this dish is one of our all-time favorites. There is something about it that is just so satisfying. I’m glad we can connect, even though we’re half a world away! It’s cold and Winter in Melbourne where you are, but it’s blazing hot here in NYC, where we are. I’m glad H2FaL could bring us together, regardless. Let us know if you try any other dishes…and lots, lots more to come. All the best, Kris (& Wesley).
Lisa says
Kris, I haven’t blogged about this yet, but made this schnitzel last night and it was SO GOOD!! The gravy was so good and the seasonings for the breading on the schnitzel were perfect! Love, love, love!!!
krislongwell says
That’s awesome, Lisa! That is one of my favorites, too. I added the mushroom gravy last time I made it for the site, and really thought it made a huge difference. Happy Summer! See you on ‘www.thepincidentalfoodie.com’!!