5 from 6 votes
Pork Katsu (Sandwich)
A simple and delicious Pork Katsu Recipe with the crispiest and juiciest pork! We turned our pork katsu into simple sandwiches that are great for on the go and will satisfy even the pickiest tastebuds!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
1036 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
pork katsu
- 2 (4 ounce) pork chop boneless, about 1/2 inch thick
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 2 cup vegetable oil for frying
assembly
- 4 lices milk bread soft, white bread is fine, soft, crusts removed
- 1/2 cup tonkatsu sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup green cabbage very finely shredded
Instructions
- Fill a pot, with tall sides, with about 1 ½” oil and preheat to 325˚F.
- Season each pork chop generously with salt and pepper, on both sides.
- Dredge each pork chop in flour, until fully coated, and shake to remove any excess coating.
- Next, dip each pork chop in the beaten egg until fully coated, then dredge into panko breadcrumb and Italian breadcrumb mixture until completely coated, shaking to remove any excess coating.
- Transfer coated pork chops onto a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (this step is optional, but will help the coating stay on the pork chops).
- Remove pork chops from the refrigerator and carefully drop into the hot oil and fry for 3 ½ to 4 minutes, until golden brown and pork has just cooked through.
- Remove both chops from oil and transfer to a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Season with salt.
- Spread mayo over slices of bread. Top two of the slices each with ½ cup shredded cabbage.
- Place a fried pork over each pile of cabbage and drizzle with tonkatsu sauce. Top with remaining slices of bread.
- Gently press down on the sandwiches while slicing each in half and serve.
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Notes
- Air Fryer Pork Katsu Instructions
- We love using our air fryer to make our pork katsu because you still get the same extra crispy and juicy results without the excess oil.
- To make the pork katsu in the air fryer, follow the same breaded and refrigerating instructions, but instead set your air fryer for 360˚F. Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and also generously coat each side of the katsu with cooking spray. Air fry for about 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1036kcal
(52%)
Carbohydrates
110g
(37%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
23g
(135%)
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
3677mg
(153%)
Potassium
321mg
(7%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
218IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1036
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1036kcal | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23g | 135% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 3677mg | 153% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.