3 Ways to Make Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Breaded Pork Cutlets)

Name: 3 Ways to Make Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Breaded Pork Cutlets)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8 pork loin chops, boneless; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 eggs; 2 1/2 cups panko; Vegetable oil (for frying); Katsu sauce (for dipping, or view my homemade recipe below); 1/2 cup ketchup; 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (substitute honey)

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Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish featuring breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets, served crispy and golden brown. It's commonly paired with shredded cabbage and a tangy tonkatsu sauce, offering a deliciously satisfying blend of flavors and textures.

50 min

cook 20 min

5.0 (2)

Ingredients

Instructions

Lightly pound the pork chops with a meat mallet to tenderize and flatten them to about 1/2 inch thick.
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
Set up a breading station with flour and panko on a baking sheet, with the last 1/3 of the baking sheet open to leave breaded pork. In a bowl, crack your eggs and beat to combine.
Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured pork chop into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
Press the pork chop into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coat on all sides. Press gently to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each pork loin chop.

Baking Method:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
Lightly pound the pork chops with a meat mallet to tenderize and flatten them to about 1/2 inch thick.
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Stir in the panko, continuously mixing until it reaches a light golden brown color.
Set up a dredging station with flour and beaten eggs in two separate bowls.
Dredge each pork chop in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured pork chop into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
Press the pork chop into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coat on all sides. Press gently to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each pork loin chop.
Place your breaded cutlets onto a greased baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven for around 20-22 minutes, or until cooked all the way through.
Slice the tonkatsu into 1 inch strips and enjoy with katsu sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8