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Low Carb Pork Schnitzel with Rosemary Horseradish Sauce

pork rind coated pork schnitzel sliced on a plate with creamy rosemary sauce
Calories 510 kcal
Net Carbs 1.3 g

Equipment

  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • freezer bag
  • Meat Tenderizer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Frying Pan

Ingredients
 
 

Pork Rind Crusted Pork Schnitzel

  • 6 oz pork rinds crushed
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme ground
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 2 pounds pork loin
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • avocado oil/ghee/butter for frying

Rosemary Horseradish Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish prepared
  • 3 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage or basil optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pound the pork into thin cutlets. Using the pointed end of a meat tenderizer, pound the pork on both sides until they are very thin. ¼ inch [7mm] or thinner. If you can see light glowing through them they are thin enough. Set aside.
    2 pounds pork loin
  • Crush the pork rinds into breading. To crush the pork rinds, use either a food processor or add the pork rind to a a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin until they are the consistency of breadcrumbs. Don't seal the bag fully, leave a small gap for air to escape.
    6 oz pork rinds
  • Season the breading (optional). If you choose to flavour your breading, add the onion flakes, garlic powder, thyme, basil, celery salt, salt, chili flake, and black pepper to the crushed pork rinds and combine well.
    1 tablespoon onion flakes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon basil, ½ teaspoon celery salt, 1 teaspoon parsley, ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • Coat the pork cutlets. Add the eggs to a large bowl and whisk until beaten. Dip the pork cutlets in the beaten egg and allow the excess to drip away. Press the egg coated pork into the crushed pork rinds and press down firmly on each side to make sure they stick well. Shake gently to dislodge any excess and set aside for frying.
    2 large eggs
  • Fry the Schnitzel until golden brown. Add some oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot carefully lay the breaded pork into the oil and fry for approximately 2 minutes on the first side and 1 to 1 ½ minutes on the second side until the breading is golden brown and the pork is cooked through. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain, and sprinkle with salt.
    avocado oil/ghee/butter, salt and pepper
  • Serve with a fresh lemon wedge and creamy rosemary horseradish sauce.

Creamy Rosemary Horseradish Sauce

  • Chop the rosemary and any other fresh herbs until fine.
    3 tablespoon fresh rosemary, 2 tablespoons fresh sage or basil
  • Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, and chopped herbs to a bowl and combine well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow to sit at least 5 minutes before serving to improve the flavour.
    1 cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons horseradish, salt and pepper

Notes

See full post above for details and tips around each part f this recipe.
Leftovers, storage and Reheating: Store leftover sealed in the fridge for use within a week. 
For best results, reheat in a frying pan on the stove until warmed through or in the oven on a baking sheet. 
Baking vs Frying: If you prefer you can bake the schnitzel on a parchment lined baking sheet in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until the coating is crispy and the pork is cooked through.
Carnivore option: While the spices are mild and suitable for semi-carnivore diets, you can easily make this recipe fully carnivore (Or closer to authentic) by omitting the spices and seasonings from the breading. 

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 63.2gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9.1gSodium: 740mgPotassium: 631mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.5gCalcium: 35mgIron: 2.33mgSugar Alcohols: 0.04gNet Carbs: 1.3g
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