Not a single festive table is complete without meat dishes. They form the main part of a dinner or family dinner. A good example of such a dish is pork schnitzel in the oven.
From the history
Schnitzel is a large, thin piece of meat. This dish came to us from Austria. Introduced at the end of the 19th century, it quickly became popular in Europe. Translated from German, the name means "cut" or "slice". Viennese chefs cooked it from veal. They took a thin layer of meat and fried it in hot oil, without even beating it. Later, the chefs came up with minced and minced schnitzel. A distinctive feature of the dish is that the meat is in a crispy crust, but the inside is tender and juicy. Today it is made from veal, lamb, poultry, but the best is pork.
Cooking ingredients
The main ingredient is meat. It is recommended to take it from the back half of the carcass and cut it across the fibers. The size of each slice should be about the size of the palm, and its optimal thickness should not be more than 1.5-2 centimeters. In this case, the meat will be well done. It is best if the piece is not completely lean, but with layers of fat. It can be beaten off or made with the sharp side of a knife across the fibers along the entire surface so that the piece does not change its shape during heat treatment. In addition to a well-chosen meat base, the trick to delicious cooking is the right breading and sauce. Prepared pieces need to be breaded with breadcrumbs, put on a baking sheet, previously oiled, and sent to the oven for half an hour. Sometimes, instead of breadcrumbs, flour and eggs are used for breading. To give the dish a special look and become appropriate on the festive table, you can lay vegetables on the meat and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Simple recipe
To cook pork schnitzel in the oven, you will need the following products: tenderloin - 600 grams, vegetable oil, 100 grams of mayonnaise, egg, spices, salt, flour.
The step-by-step recipe is as follows. Pork should be washed and dried with paper towels. Cut into slices 2 centimeters thick and beat off with a special hammer. Grease each slice with mayonnaise and refrigerate for half an hour. After that, you can start breading and frying. Break the egg into a small bowl and beat it. Then dip each pork slice first in flour, then in an egg and again in flour. Put the semi-finished products on a greased baking sheet, sprinkle them on top and bake in the oven. The meat product is cooked for about half an hour at a temperature of 200 degrees.
Crispy
Lovers of schnitzel with a crust for breading need to take crackers. They must certainly be white and coarsely ground. The crispy crust allows you to preserve all the juiciness of the meat inside. Breadcrumbs can be purchased at the store or made at home and is a quick and easy process. The dry loaf should be grated and poured onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. A minute in the oven at 100 degrees - and the breading is ready. To improve the result, you can stir after switching off and leave the crackers in the oven for another 5 minutes.
The proportions of the ingredients are as follows: 600 grams of pork, egg, vegetable oil, spices and salt. For breading - 2 tablespoons of crackers.
The pork should be rinsed, dried and cut into 2 centimeter chunks. Then beat each one with a meat hammer, salt, use spices. Drive an egg into a plate and mix. Dip each layer in an egg, then in crackers. Put on a baking sheet with butter and bake in the oven for half an hour. Such a treat will not leave a real gourmet indifferent.
To the festive table
The main "highlight" of this recipe will be the addition to the classic version of hard or processed cheese. The components are taken in the following proportions: 4 pieces of pork 1, 5-2 cm thick, 125 grams of cheese, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, salt, spices. Tomatoes and a few green olives are appropriate.
Rinse and dry the meat pieces. Fry for a couple of minutes on each side in a skillet, using a little oil. Then put them in a baking dish, pre-salt and pepper. Apply a layer of mayonnaise to each slice. Cut the tomatoes into slices and place on top. Do the same with olives. A layer of cheese completes the cooking. It can be sliced or grated. Such a dish should be kept in the oven for about half an hour at a temperature of 180 degrees. The melted cheese will give it an unrivaled flavor and aroma. Ordinary products make a real culinary decoration for any table.
Chopped
Recently, minced meat schnitzel has become incredibly popular. This alternative is used when the meat pulp is not the most selective one. Perhaps such a treat is not suitable for a celebration, but it will be appropriate for a family dinner or friendly gatherings. To prepare it, you will need the following components: pork - 600 grams, an egg, crackers, salt, pepper to taste.
Rinse the meat, dry and cut into small cubes. Wrap the resulting mass with cling film and beat off with a hammer. Salt, pepper, beat in an egg. Form the blanks and roll them in breading. Bake in the oven with oil for 30-40 minutes.
Minced meat
Minced schnitzel will be an excellent substitute for cutlets and meatballs. The main difference is the shape of the meat dish, it is oval and flattened. The ingredients are as follows: pork - 350 grams, eggs - 5 pieces, a piece of white dry roll, a large onion, a little milk or water, salt, spices. These proportions are for 4 servings.
Rinse the pulp, dry, cut into pieces. Then skip it in a meat grinder, add the twisted onion and roll. Salt, pepper, knead the minced meat. The base should be firm and not sticky. Form the semi-finished products and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees.
With vegetables
If you want to immediately cook a full lunch or dinner, consisting of the main part and a side dish, then you should use this recipe. The successful combination of ingredients will make the mushroom and potato schnitzel your favorite treat and culinary pride. Its preparation includes the following components: pork pulp - 600 grams, 7 potatoes, mushrooms - 200 grams, 2 eggs and onions each, hard cheese, 200 ml of milk, salt, pepper, flour.
Rinse the pork, dry and cut into slices. Beat the pieces on the board with a hammer, salt, grease with pepper. Next, they need to be lightly fried in a pan on both sides with a little oil. Peel, chop and fry the potatoes in a pan. Do the same with mushrooms. Better to use champignons or oyster mushrooms. Then the prepared food is placed on a baking sheet and poured with a mixture made from eggs, warm milk, 2 tablespoons of flour and grated cheese. An interesting and tasty dish is ready in half an hour. Carrots can be added to the proposed vegetables. She will add her own taste and decorate the appearance.
With lemon and onion sauce
In order to make this dish at home, it will take more time than usual. You need to cook it, step by step following the proposed recipe. The following components will be required: 700 grams of tenderloin, oil for frying, 1 tablespoon of honey, 100 ml of white wine, 150 ml of broth, paprika, ground peppers of different varieties, salt. The main taste will be given by onions and lemon.
Rinse the meat, dry and cut into 2 cm slices. Salt, brush with a mixture of peppers and paprika. Fry them on one side, then on the other side in a pan for 3 minutes. Cover a baking sheet with foil, spread the meat layers on it and cook them in the oven for 30 minutes. At this time, chop the onion and fry in a pan. Pour broth, wine and lemon juice there. After half of the mixture has evaporated, add honey and remaining spices. Serve ready-made schnitzels on a plate, pre-pouring the prepared sauce. A good addition to a meat dish will be a side dish of boiled rice or pasta.
Pork schnitzel is not suitable for dieters. This is a high-calorie dish with little carbohydrates, but rich in protein and fat. A meat lunch or dinner will provide the body with a significant portion of calories, this is its main value. From ordinary products, you can create a real culinary masterpiece, please guests and your loved ones.
