Traditional Wiener Schnitzel or Viennese Cutlet Recipe

Recipes By RegionEuropean FoodGerman FoodGerman MainsByJennifer McGavinJennifer McGavin Jennifer McGavin learned to cook German food while living in Germany for 11 years and has worked in the food industry for many years.Learn about The Spruce Eats'Editorial ProcessUpdated on 03/6/23Tested byDiana Rattray Tested byDiana Rattray Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.Learn about The Spruce Eats'Editorial Process(622)Write a ReviewPrep: 15 minsCook: 18 minsTotal: 33 minsServings: 4 servingseditor badge622 ratingsWrite a ReviewAdd a commentWiener schnitzel means "Viennese cutlet" in German, and it is one of Austria's most traditional and representative dishes. So much so, in fact, that its definition is fiercely protected by Austrian law. It must be made of veal; when made with any other type of meat, it cannot technically be called Wiener schnitzel.To make Wiener schnitzel from scratch, t...