Dinner for 4
Pork Schnitzel
Thin pork chops are coated with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until crisp and safely cooked.
$6.08for 4 servings
$1.52 per serving$6.08 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
GermanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork chops$2.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $4.49Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- lemon wedges (optional)
Steps
- Pound the pork chops to about 1/4-inch thickness, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in three separate shallow dishes.
- Coat each chop in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chops in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and at least 145 F inside.
- Serve the schnitzel with lemon wedges if desired.
Swaps
- Pork chops for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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