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German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy

Published: Sep 30, 2018 · Modified: Oct 2, 2019 by Kris Longwell · This post may contain affiliate links

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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.

Schnitzel 1-2

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.

German schnitzel with mushroom gravy recipe

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.

German schnitzel with mushroom gravy recipe

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…

German schnitzel with mushroom gravy recipe

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!

German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy

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!!

German schnitzel with mushroom gravy recipe

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 on a white plate next to a napkin with a silver fork

German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy

This German Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy is so flavorful and easy to make, even on a busy weeknight. Use veal, pork, or chicken...pound the cutlet out thin...bread, whip up the sauce, quick fry...and you are set! So delicious!
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: German
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Kris Longwell

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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.

Nutrition

Serving: 320grams | Calories: 385kcal
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Comments

  1. Sue says

    June 24, 2024 at 11:14 am

    I LOVE that gravy! So tasty.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      June 25, 2024 at 5:21 pm

      Hi Sue! We agree! That GRAVY!!! It brings it all together!

      Reply
  2. peter griffin says

    April 09, 2024 at 1:37 am

    hi kris

    Reply
    • peter "kris" griffen says

      April 09, 2024 at 1:38 am

      5 stars
      twas lovely

      Reply
      • Kris Longwell says

        April 09, 2024 at 5:00 pm

        Thank you!!!!

  3. S Johnson says

    March 18, 2024 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    This was excellent! My family really enjoyed this dish. My mother is from Germany so I have had this dish many times over my lifetime & in Germany & German restaurants.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      March 23, 2024 at 11:42 am

      Hi Sonia! You just made our day! We are so so thrilled you made the German schnitzel and it lived up to expectations! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the wonderful review. That means the world to us! Please stay in touch! All the best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  4. Liberty says

    October 31, 2023 at 10:04 pm

    This has been my go to schnitzel recipe for years! I love it! I make it with home made Spaetzle and rotkuhl

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      November 02, 2023 at 1:14 pm

      Hi there! Woo hoo! We are thrilled you have been enjoying our schnitzel recipe!!! Homemade spaetzle and rotkuhl are absolute perfection!! Thank you for sharing!!! That means a lot to us!! Stay in touch!

      Reply
  5. Pamela Garcia says

    September 01, 2023 at 8:23 pm

    I have cooked this a few times and it never fails! Both my girls love them. The recipe is easy to follow.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      September 02, 2023 at 9:25 am

      Hi Pamela! Yay! We are thrilled you are having such great success with the schnitzel! And we love that your girls love it, too! Thank you so so much for sharing! All the best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  6. roseann says

    August 22, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    Hi Kris….you Loon!!! I made this delicious Pork Snitzel for my family 2 sundays ago…I am a repeat cook on this recipe. You really have a funny video and your explanation of the steps to prepare are spot on. I’m glad i keep getting responses on your recipe from other Loons! It interesting to see and hear the various ideas…I just follow your tried and true recipe, though…
    Take care from Roseann a fellow Loon…

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      August 24, 2023 at 12:30 pm

      Hi Roseann!! You wonderful dear Loon!! We are so so thrilled you and your family are loving the schnitzel!! Thank you so so so much for sharing and letting us know your success! That means the world to us! Stay in touch!!! xoxo

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    August 20, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    5 stars
    Well, y’all helped me get lucky! 😉 My husband was stationed in Germany for four years, and of course fell in love with the food. We don’t have much in the way of German restaurants near us, so I decided to make him an authentic meal. I made homemade spaetzle to go with this, and let’s just say he was a crappy camper.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      August 20, 2023 at 9:52 pm

      HAPPY camper!!!! That’s a bad (but funny) typo!

      I hit enter too soon…

      The only variation was I used panko instead of bread crumbs and fried it in ghee. The crust was amazing and that gravy?!?! Oh man….so good! Next time I make this dish I’m going to more than double the gravy to have enough to freeze a few portions…then all I have to do is bread/fry the meat.

      Thanks again!! Love your recipes!
      Melissa

      P.S. We’re staying in Houston next month for a week for an MD Anderson visit. If y’all know of any must visit German spots, I’m all ears! Or would it be eyes?

      Reply
      • Kris Longwell says

        August 22, 2023 at 3:51 pm

        Hi Melissa!! LOL!! Well, we’re sooooo glad your husband was a HAPPY camper!! (That just made our day ). We are over the moon happy that you made the schnitzel and spaetzle! Now THAT is a German feast to remember!! YUM!!! We’re not very familiar with the restaurant scene in Houston, so, unfortunately, we can’t make any recommendations. But, we do know that have a huge selection of great places to eat with amazing and diverse chefs. No doubt you’ll find a spot that wunderbar!!!!! Thanks again for sharing with us and the great review! That means the world to us! Please stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley

  8. SJ says

    March 24, 2023 at 10:15 am

    I was wondering, instead of frying, can I bake them?

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      March 26, 2023 at 11:53 am

      Hi there, you can bake them. Bread the schnitzel and then bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  9. Liz says

    January 05, 2023 at 7:01 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, this Schnitzel was so good and was so easy to follow the great directions. We were in Germany in October and had Schnitzel for the first time. It was good, but your recipe was outstanding. It will be a favorite in my household. Will like to try your other recipes. Thank you so much it was……….. yummy.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      January 06, 2023 at 11:42 am

      Hi Liz! Yay! We are thrilled you made the Schnitzel and had such great success! That’s one of our favorites for sure! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the GREAT review. That means the world to us! Please stay in touch! All the best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  10. Penny says

    November 17, 2022 at 9:53 pm

    Hello, Just wondering if you can make the gravy the day before and heat it up before serving?

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      November 20, 2022 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Penny! So sorry for the delayed response! Yes! You can absolutely make the gravy the night before and just gently heat it up on the stove before serving! Hope this got to you in time! Please let us know how it all turns out! Best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  11. Liberty says

    November 06, 2022 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never left a review on any of these recipe sites but this one is great! This has been my go-to schnitzel recipe for many years!

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      November 07, 2022 at 6:22 pm

      Liberty! You just made our day! We are THRILLED you have been loving our schnitzel recipe and having such great success with it. Thank you SO MUCH for letting us know and for the GREAT review. That means the world to us! Please stay in touch!! Best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  12. Ann says

    August 27, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my my my!! Wonderful taste, like grandma Housekneck made!

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      August 28, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      Wunderbar! We are so so happy you had such great success with the German schnitzel and we have no doubt Grandma would be proud! Thank you for sharing and for the GREAT review! That means the world to us!

      Reply
  13. PlantGuyPaul says

    August 01, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe. I changed one thing. Instead of using a hammer. I used my 9qt Dutch oven and made sure each pick chop was equally the same thickness. Ohmmmggeeee try it! You will absolutely love it. Every chop cooks equally and evenly. Same time as well.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      August 02, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      Wow! GREAT tips! What in the world would we do without our Dutch ovens? They solve so many problems! We are so glad you enjoyed the schnitzel and thank you so so much for the GREAT review. That really means so much to us! Please stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  14. Patti says

    March 25, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    Love these guys and their recipes.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      March 30, 2022 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you so so much, Patti!! (And sorry for the delayed response!). Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  15. Terri says

    January 01, 2022 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    Happy New Year from the tiny town of Kure Beach, NC
    So we had 11 family come for Christmas week. All great cooks. I decided one night during the week to make this and OMG it was just amazing! I served it with red cabbage, pierogis and caramelized onion and applesauce on the side. The pork was tender, the sauce was superb (I tripled the entire recipe). I froze the leftover sauce and we have just enough leftover for my husband and I to have today (New Year’s Day) with some freshly made schnitzel.
    This is comfort food at its core and yet enough to impress when entertaining. Looking forward to making it again and again (as well as your mini Guinness beef stew pies for St Paddy’s Day). Keep on creating and I’ll keep on cooking! Love and hugs!

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      January 03, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      Terri!! This is spectacular! We are so so happy you had such great success with the schnitzel! And your meal sounds absolutely heavenly. That must have made a very happy family!!! Thank you so so much for letting us know and for the wonderful review. We just can’t express enough how much that means to us!! Stay in touch!!! Love, hugs, and happy new year!!!! xoxo Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  16. Mary says

    November 02, 2021 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing. I made it Czech-style, stuffing flattened chicken breasts with ham and cheese, and frying them in olive oil and butter. The mushroom gravy is spectacular. I served with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli with mushrooms and everybody loved it.

    Reply
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