Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy - Iowa Food Cooperative

Ingredients

• For the mushroom gravy:
• 2 TB butter, lard, or bacon grease (lard or bacon grease will give the best flavor)
• 1/2 – 3/4 cup of diced yellow onion
• 1 lb of fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 TB salted butter
• 4 TB all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• For the pork schnitzel:
• 4 pork chops (boneless or bone-in w/bone removed) or tenderettes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• Canola or other neutral oil for frying
• Mashed potatoes (potatoes, butter, milk, salt and pepper) or German spaetzle for serving.