Zesty Pork Schnitzel with Oregano Fries, Tomato Salad & Garlic Dip

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High protein 6 plants

Zesty Pork Schnitzel with Oregano Fries, Tomato Salad & Garlic Dip

Prep time: 20 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Cuisine: British
Food group: Pork

Our version of schnitzel. Tender free-range British pork steaks are tossed in pea crumb and fragrant lemon zest. Pan-roasted ‘til golden, then serve with crispy potato fries. On the side? A fresh salad, dressed in zingy apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard.

Cooking Instructions

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As of December 2025, we've revised cooking times for all our proteins to reflect improved food safety guidance.

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9 / air fryer 200C
  • Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper
  • Pull out a large frying pan, a large plate, 2 large bowls, a small bowl, a rolling pin & a grater

Get the fries on

  • Cut the potatoes into fries. Cut half the onion into 2cm wedges
  • Place both onto a lined baking tray with the oregano, 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and toss to coat
  • Bake for 25-30 mins / air fryer 20-25 mins, turning halfway through, until soft and golden

Make the schnitzels

  • Zest and quarter the lemon
  • On the large plate, combine the lemon zest, pea crumb and a good pinch of salt and pepper
  • In a large bowl, combine the cornflour with 2 tbsp water (1 tbsp for 1 person). Stir into a thick paste
  • Place the pork flat between 2 sheets of parchment paper and use a rolling pin to flatten to an even 1cm thickness
  • Season each side with salt, then coat the pork in the cornflour mix. Shake off any excess mix, then press into the crumb firmly to evenly coat all over

Get sizzlin'

  • Heat the large frying pan with 1 tsp olive oil on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork schnitzels and fry for 2 mins on each side, until golden brown
  • Transfer to the other baking tray and bake for 10 mins, until cooked through

Make the salad & garlic dip

  • Halve the tomatoes. Thinly slice the remaining onion
  • To the other large bowl, add the tomatoes, sliced onion, the juice of half the lemon and a pinch of salt
  • In the small bowl, combine the yoghurt, garlic herb paste and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper

Finish & plate up

  • Check your meat is cooked through; it should be golden brown, steaming hot, the juices should run clear when cut and there should be no pink / rare meat inside
  • Toss the salad leaves through the tomato and onion
  • Share the pork schnitzels between plates, with the fries and salad alongside. Top the schnitzels with a dollop of garlic yoghurt, then dip the fries in the remaining. Garnish with any remaining lemon wedges

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