Oktoberfest Food

When you start to see Oktoberfest, its the sign that fall is coming. Even though the weather is still hot and muggy where I am at, fall is still on its way. I love cool weather foods. Hot pretzels, sauerkraut, good beer.. I found a couple of good recipes that I have tried and liked and I am going to share with you. Pork Schnitzel and Beer cheese spread.  Not as good as you would find in authentic German restaurant but good enough, that my kids clean their plates.

Pork Schnitzel
1/2 cup All purpose flour
2 tsp. seasoned salt I use Penzey's 4s
1/2 tsp pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tsp. paprika
6 pork sirloin cutlets (about 4oz ea)
6 tbsp canola oil
Optional sauce
Dill sauce
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
1 cup (8oz) sour cream
1/2 tsp dill weed double if dried

In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. In a third bowl, mix bread crumbs and paprika.

Pound pork cutlets with a meat mallet to about 1/4" thick. Dip in flour mixture then egg mixture then crumb mixture. Make sure you coat both sides. Pat the coating to make sure it sticks.

In a large skillet, heat oil to med-high. Add pork and cook 2-3 minutes. Don't crowd the pan cook pork in batches. Cook until golden brown. Remove put on plate and keep warm.
In a small bowl, whisk flour, and broth until smooth. Add to same skillet as pork and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. About 2 minutes, or until thickened.
Reduce to low heat, stir in sour cream and dill. Do not boil just make sure its heated through.
 Serve with Pork



Beer Cheese Spread
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, either shredded or cut into 1/2" cubes
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp prepared mustard. I like Dijon
1 small garlic clove ,minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2/3 cup German beer
Assorted crackers or soft pretzels

In a food processor, pulse cheese until finely chopped. Add Worcestershire sauce,mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. With the processor running slowly add the beer in a steady stream until it reaches spreading consistency. Transfer to serving bowl. Refrigerate until served.

Hope you like the beginning of fall recipes.. More to come soon.

Happy Eating