5 from 24 votes
Pork Tonkatsu
Pork Tonkatsu consists of thinly pounded pork chops seasoned and breaded in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs, then deep fried until golden and crispy. Served with steamed rice, thinly sliced cabbage, and ponzu or katsu sauce, this dish offers a satisfying combination of crunchy crust and tender pork, showcasing classic Japanese comfort flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
374 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
- 3 pork chops pounded thinly
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg large
- 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
Instructions
- Line up 3 shallow bowls in a row.
- In the first bowl, add in the eggs and beat lightly. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- In the second bowl, add in the flour. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- In the third bowl, add in the panko breadcrumbs and again, season with a little salt and pepper.
- Season the flattened pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Check that the oil temperature reaches 350F.
- Dip the pork chop into the egg on both sides, letting any excess drip off before moving over to dredge in the flour.
- Dip again into the egg, and dredge with the panko breadcrumbs on both sides.
- 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.
- Repeat with the remainder.
- Serve with steamed rice, thinly sliced cabbage, and ponzu or katsu sauce.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% 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.