Pork Schnitzel with Apple Cider Gravy

Fall Special – Sugarbush Golf Club

A crispy golden schnitzel paired with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables — tied together with a smooth, slightly sweet apple cider gravy. Comfort food with a touch of autumn.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Schnitzel (per plate)

  • Two 4 oz pork loin cutlets, pounded ¼ inch
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt & pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • 6 oz garlic mashed potatoes
  • 4 oz seasonal vegetables
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Apple Cider Gravy (yields ~1 qt / 8 plates)

  • 1 tbsp beef gravy base
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Slurry if needed for thickness

🔥 Cooking Instructions

Prep the Pork:

  1. Marinate pork in salt, white wine, and cornstarch for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Bread the cutlets in order: flour → egg → panko.
  3. Fry until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Make the Gravy:

  1. Reduce apple cider by half.
  2. Whisk into beef gravy base and finish with cream.
  3. Adjust thickness with slurry if needed.

🍽️ Plating

  • Spoon mashed potatoes in the center.
  • Place one schnitzel on top, lean the second alongside.
  • Ladle apple cider gravy over the schnitzel and potatoes.
  • Add seasonal vegetables on the side and garnish with parsley.

👨‍🍳 Sugarbush Notes

  • White wine and cornstarch tenderize the pork without losing crispness.
  • The apple cider gravy adds sweetness and balance for fall service.
  • A proven crowd-pleaser that holds up well during busy dinner rushes.

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