Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Herb Gravy

🌿 Cast-Iron Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Herb Gravy

One of the things I love most about cooking is taking a simple, affordable ingredient and turning it into something that feels special. Boneless pork chops are one of my favorite budget-friendly meats because they cook quickly, are easy to find, and make a wonderful family meal without stretching the grocery budget.

Tonight, I turned them into crispy cast-iron pork schnitzel with a creamy homemade herb gravy—no canned soup needed. Served alongside my Rosemary Thyme mashed potatoes and a favorite vegetable, this is the kind of comforting meal that brings everyone to the table.

Sometimes the best meals aren’t the most expensive—they’re simply made with care and shared with the people you love.

💛 QUESTION OF THE DAY:

What is your favorite side dish to serve with pork schnitzel?

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🌿 Cast-Iron Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Herb Gravy

Ingredients

For the Pork Schnitzel

* 4 boneless pork loin chops (about ½ inch thick)

* ½ cup all-purpose flour

* 2 eggs

* 1 tablespoon water

* 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

* 1 teaspoon paprika

* 1 teaspoon garlic powder

* 1 teaspoon onion powder

* ½ teaspoon dried thyme

* Freshly ground black pepper

* 2 tablespoons avocado oil

* 1 tablespoon butter

Creamy Herb Gravy

* 1 tablespoon butter

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

* 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth

* ½ cup half-and-half (or evaporated milk)

* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

* 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

* ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped

* ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

* Freshly ground black pepper

* Salt to taste, if needed

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Directions

1. Place the pork chops between sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to about ¼-inch thick.

2. Set up three shallow dishes:

    * Flour mixed with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and pepper.

    * Eggs whisked with 1 tablespoon water.

    * Panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.

3. Coat each pork chop in the seasoned flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.

4. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the avocado oil and butter.

5. Cook the pork schnitzel for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

6. Remove to a plate and loosely cover with foil while you prepare the gravy.

Creamy Herb Gravy

1. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

2. Add the butter and olive oil to the skillet.

3. Whisk in the flour and cook for about one minute.

4. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.

5. Stir in the half-and-half, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and pepper.

6. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the gravy is smooth and creamy.

7. Spoon over the pork schnitzel or serve alongside.

Serve with Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans, or your favorite seasonal vegetable.

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May your home be filled with comforting meals, meaningful conversations, and the simple joy of gathering around the table.

With love from my table to yours,

Helene 🌿

Rosemary Thyme

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