Pork Tonkatsu

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    3

  • Calories

    374 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Japanese

Pork Tonkatsu

A delicious recipe for Japanese-style pork tonkatsu that is twice-dredged in egg for an even and crispy coating.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pork chops pounded thinly
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black papper
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ C all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ C panko breadcrumbs

For frying:

  • 1 C peanut oil or high smoke-point oil

To serve:

  • Steamed rice
  • 1 C green cabbage thinly sliced
  • ponzu sauce or katsu sauce
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Instructions

  1. Line up 3 shallow bowls in a row.
  2. In the first bowl, add in the eggs and beat lightly. Season with a little salt and pepper.
  3. In the second bowl, add in the flour. Season with a little salt and pepper.
  4. In the third bowl, add in the panko breadcrumbs and again, season with a little salt and pepper.
  5. Season the flattened pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  6. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Check that the oil temperature reaches 350F.
  7. Dip the pork chop into the egg on both sides, letting any excess drip off before moving over to dredge in the flour.
  8. Dip again into the egg, and dredge with the panko breadcrumbs on both sides.
  9. Slowly add the breaded pork chop into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 160F.
  10. Repeat with the remainder.
  11. Serve with steamed rice, thinly sliced cabbage, and ponzu or katsu sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 199mg (66%) Sodium 717mg (30%) Potassium 639mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 187IU (4%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 199mg 66%
Sodium 717mg 30%
Potassium 639mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 187IU 4%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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