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Zurcher Geschnetzeltes Zurich Style Creamy Pork

Thin strips of pork in a white wine, mushroom and cream sauce, the classic Swiss dish from Zurich.

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  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.79 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice, then cook it in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Toss the pork strips in the flour with a good pinch of salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat half the butter and the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Fry the pork in two batches for 3 minutes each until golden. Lift out onto a plate.

    6 min
  4. 4

    Add the remaining butter and cook the mushrooms and shallots over a medium heat for 6 minutes until golden.

    6 min
  5. 5

    Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits. Add the stock and cream and simmer for 5 minutes until lightly thickened.

    7 min
  6. 6

    Return the pork and juices to the pan and warm through for 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley and serve over the rice.

    2 min

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