If I had to pick my last meal on earth, there is no doubt in my mind that a crispy schnitzel would make it to the menu. There is nothing better than a crispy breaded protein, whether it is chicken or pork. For years I wasn’t able to have this dish after finding out I had celiac disease because most gluten free panko was garbage until recent years. Now I am able to make my own gluten free schnitzel and I mean it when I say you really cannot tell it is gluten free.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions:
- Pork Chop – I like using pork chops here because they are fairly large and great for pounding thin. They are lean, which is perfect for a schnitzel. You can also use tenderloin here or chicken breast.
- Eggs – You will need eggs for the egg wash which helps bind the breading to the pork. If you cannot eat eggs, you can use oil in place of it.
- Gluten Free Flour – I use Bob’s Redmill 1-1 GF flour mix. You can use any gluten free flour here. If you don’t have a gluten allergy, use normal AP flour.
- Gluten Free Panko Breadcrumbs – The only good GF panko breadcrumbs I have been able to find is Alieia’s brand. They are amazing! If you aren’t gluten free you can also use normal panko bread crumbs.
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SERVINGS: 4
- PREP TIME: 15 Mins
- COOK TIME: 10-15 Mins
- TOTAL TIME: 30 Min
Ingredients:
- 4 thin pork chops, pounded thinly
- salt and pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup gluten free flour
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup gluten free panko bread crumbs – I like Alieias brand
- 2-3 cups avocado oil
Preparation:
STEP 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
STEP 2.
Prepare the pork. Using a meat mallet, pound the pork until it is even and thin, around 1/2 inch thick. Season generously with salt and pepper.
STEP 3.
Make your breading station. Put the egg wash with a few tablespoons of water in one bowl and whisk, flour in another, and panko in another. Season the flour with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
Bread the pork. Dip the pork into the egg wash, then coat in the flour, then back into the egg wash, and finally in the panko. Place on a wire wrack over a sheet tray.
STEP 4.
Fry the pork. In a large stainless steel pan over medium heat, add avocado oil so there is 1/4 of an inch all over the pan. Once the oil is hot, add the pork, one to two at a time to the pan to not overcrowd the pan. Cook on the first side until it is golden brown, around 1-3 minutes. Flip the pork over and repeat on the second side until golden brown. Remove the pork from the pan and place on the wire wrack over a sheet tray. Repeat with the remaining pork.
STEP 5.
Transfer the pork to the oven to finish cooking through. Roast for 5-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove the pork and set aside to cool.
STEP 6.
Slice the pork and serve! Enjoy!
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