Deutschland Pride

Last Night for dinner we made one of our favorite stand by staples Schnitzel and pierogis.

My father (John) used to make schnitzel for us all the time when we were children. Schnitzel is a breaded pork cutlet that is then pan fried. We have changed the recipe a bit to fit our tastes, but it is basically the same that he makes. Instead of using Kellogg's cornflakes for the breading we use Honey Bunches of Oats. This gives it a sweeter nuttier taste which Julia prefers. In all honesty one day when we were making schnitzel we realized we didn't have Cornflakes and thus used the only cereal we had in the pantry at the time. Sometimes poor planning (or lack there of) has its benefits (Both myself and our future child weren't planned and I am hoping we both turn out ok).

After you tenderize the hell out of the cutlets (it is quite the cathartic experience) and season with salt pepper and garlic powder, you dip the cutlet into flour then eggwash with a hint of milk and finally into the ground honey bunches of oats. The next process is to pan fry the pork. My fathers recipe calls for vegetable oil, but we use grapeseed oil instead. it doesn't really change the taste and it is more expensive, but Julia keeps telling me that the extra cost of the oil will be less then the cost of a heart attack. Depending on the thickness it will take between 2.5 and 3 minutes on each side over medium heat.

For the pierogis, we buy them frozen at the grocery store. I am not proud to admit the fact that we use frozen food, but reluctantly I accept the fact that sometimes its ok to sacrifice your integrity for convenience sake. I take half an onion sliced vertically saute it in 2 tablespoons of butter and then toss in a few tablespoons of brown sugar. After the onions begin to soften i throw in the pierogis and cook them for 4 minutes on both sides.

Wallah you now have a german-polish meal fit for the Kiezer himself.