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Pork Tonkatsu (Katsu)
5 from 4 votes

Pork Tonkatsu (Katsu)

Pork tonkatsu features seasoned pork cutlets lightly battered and dipped in panko, panfried crunchy and served with a drizzle of katsu sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 4 pork loin cutlets 1/2-inch thickness, or pork chops
  • kosher salt
  • white pepper
Batter
  • 2 egg large
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
Dredge/Fry
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying
Serve
  • tonkatsu sauce

Instructions

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  1. Roughly tenderize the pork cutlets using the back of a kitchen knife. Make a slit through the outer fat (if any or using pork chops) every inch around pork so they don't curl when frying. Season with a pinch of salt and white pepper.
  2. In a bowl whisk together the batter ingredients and set up dredging station with panko in another bowl or tray.
  3. Dip each piece of pork in the batter, shaking off extra and then coat both sides in panko. Repeat with remaining pork.
  4. In a deep skillet add enough vegetable oil to fill by 1-inch. Heat to 350°F.
  5. Fry each cutlet for 3-4 minutes or until internal temperature registers 145°F and tonkatsu is a deep golden brown. Serve with tonkatsu sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 608mg (25%) Potassium 623mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 119IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 608mg 25%
Potassium 623mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 119IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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