Schnitzel may have it’s origins in Viennese cuisine but in Sweden it’s still extremely popular especially when Swedes travel North for ski season. This version is beaten until thin and then stuffed with gruyere cheese and thin slices of smoked ham. Serve it with creamy velvet mash spiked with chives and it’s true comfort food.
For the schnitzel:
4 pork loin steaks approx. 150g each, beaten until thin
8 slices of gruyere cheese
4 slices of smoked ham
4 heaped tsp of Dijon mustard
Sea salt & ground black pepper
Butter, for frying
Parsley, to garnish
For the coating:
2 large free range eggs, lightly whisked
50g plain flour
100g panko breadcrumbs
For the velvet mash:
1kg floury potatoes, peeled and cubed
100ml milk
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp olive oil
A small handful of chives, finely chopped
Salt & white pepper
To serve:
Lingonberry jam
Chopping board
3 shallow bowls
Plate
Frying pan
Pot
Potato ricer