27 schnitzel recipes

Kirsch-Schnitzel (Veal Cutlets with Cherry Sauce) recipe

Traditional German sweet-and-sour red cabbage braised with apples, red wine, brown sugar, and vinegar. Simmered in a Dutch oven for an hour until tender and glossy. The classic side dish for sauerbraten, pork roast, or schnitzel.

German veal schnitzel topped with stewed tomato, white asparagus spears, and sauteed mushrooms, pan-cooked in butter. A classic Kalbsschnitzel with fine vegetables.

Pennsylvania red cabbage braised in vinegar and brown sugar with apples and caraway seeds. A sweet-tart Pennsylvania Dutch side dish that pairs perfectly with pork roast, sausage, and schnitzel.

Hungarian-style paprika gravy with sour cream, beef stock, green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. A rich, velvety sauce for schnitzel, dumplings, or roasted meats.

Tomatensalat is a classic German tomato salad: ripe tomatoes marinated in a tangy vinegar and herb dressing with basil, thyme, and a splash of Worcestershire. Chilled for an hour, then served over crisp lettuce. Pairs with schnitzel or bratwurst.

Buttered egg noodles tossed with poppy seeds. Three-ingredient Eastern European side that pairs with roasts, schnitzels, and stews. Ready in 25 minutes.

Veal cutlets pan-fried with capers and deglazed with white wine and bay leaf, finished with a creamy evaporated milk sauce. A quick German-style schnitzel variation ready in 20 minutes.

German veal schnitzel topped with stewed tomatoes, white asparagus, and fresh mushrooms, pan-seared in butter with paprika. Serve with pureed potatoes for a classic Bavarian dinner.

Texas' premier comfort food, chicken fried steak, has no chicken in it. It is called such because the steak is breaded and pan-fried much like fried chicken. A descendant of the German dish wiener schnitzel, it is traditionally made with round steak. Top round is the most tender.

Turkey scallopine pounded paper-thin, seared in butter and oil, then finished with a grape juice or vermouth pan sauce and double cream. A 20-minute weeknight answer to schnitzel.