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Jägerschnitzel with Bacon Mushroom Sauce

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Degree of Difficulty : Moderately difficult
Servings: 4 people
Tip : You could substitute beef consommé for the demi-glace, but if you do, you will have to thicken the sauce with a flour and water slurry or cornstarch. See my notes at the end for sources for demi-glace, which would really be the best for this recipe.

Ingredients 

  • 4 slices pork loin pounded to 1/4" thick slices
  • flour for dredging
  • kosher salt
  • olive oil for frying

Sauce

  • 1/2 lb bacon cut into lardons 1/4" thick
  • 1 tbpn olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 cup Demi Glace
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbpn chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
  • Using a meat mallet, pound each slice of pork to a 1/4" thickness and season with kosher salt. Set aside until after the Jäger sauce is simmering.

Jäger Sauce

  • Cut 1/2 lb bacon into lardon, or 1/4" pieces
  • Chop 1/2 medium onion and slice 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms.
  • Heat 1 tbpn olive oil in a deep sided skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Sauté until most of the fat has rendered from the bacon, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the chopped onion to the bacon and sauté for another 4-5 minutes, or until the onions have become translucent.
  • Turn the heat to medium high and add the sliced mushrooms, cook stirring frequently until the mushrooms begin to brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup red wine to deglaze the pan, stirring to scrape up all the brown bits and cook until the wine has been reduced by half.
  • Add 1 cup Demi Glace (see notes) and stir to combine then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer gently while you are preparing the schnitzel.

Schnitzel

  • Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for frying in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat until the oil is shimmering.
  • Dredge each slice of pork loin in flour and add to hot skillet. Fry the pork slices for about 2 minutes per side or until they turn a nice golden color.
  • Transfer cooked pork slices to a platter and reserve.

Finishing

  • Swirl in 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbpn chopped parsley into the Jäger sauce and stir until the butter has been fully incorporated.
  • Serve the schnitzel slices topped with the Jäger sauce.