Austrian · Austria
Viennese Wiener Schnitzel with Buttermilk Brine
Crispy breaded veal cutlet with traditional Austrian accompaniments using a buttermilk brine for tender meat
45 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, and pepper to create a brine
- Submerge veal cutlets in brine and refrigerate for 2 hours
- Remove cutlets from brine and pat dry with paper towels
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed
- Dip cutlets in flour, then egg wash (eggs mixed with milk), then breadcrumbs
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 175°C
- Fry cutlets until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side
- Drain on paper towels
- Boil potatoes until tender
- Squeeze lemon over cutlets
- Melt butter in a pan and drizzle over serving
- For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.