Schnitzel

Some may argue that schnitzel is an Austrian dish rather than a German one, but it has Italian origins.
However, the controversy hasn't stopped breaded and fried meat cutlets from becoming popular across Germany. While the Austrian or Vienna schnitzel must be made with veal by law, the German version is made with tenderized pork or turkey and is a popular dish in most traditional restaurants.

Unlike Vienna schnitzel, which is served plain, Germans enjoy schnitzel with a variety of sauces. Jägerschnitzel has mushroom sauce, zigeunerschnitzel has bell pepper sauce, and rahmschnitzel has a creamy sauce. All of these dishes pair well with fried potatoes and a cold lager or a German apple wine.

Schnitzel is usually served with Spätzle and gravy, Pommes (fries), or Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat (the best German vinegar-based potato salad). It's usually served with a leafy green salad as well.