Tonkatsu Pork Chop

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    541 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Japanese

Tonkatsu Pork Chop

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Ingredients

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Tonkatsu Sauce

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds

Katsu:

  • 2 boneless pork loins
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 oz cabbage shredded, optional for serving

Flour Coating:

  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine Tonkatsu sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Slice through the pork fat on the side of the pork loins to prevent curling during cooking. Make the cuts about 1/2 inch apart from each other. Then, use the back of a knife to pound the pork loins to tenderize and flatten the meat into an even surface. It should be about ¾ inches thick.
  3. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. In a large bowl, combine egg, milk, and flour until it’s a smooth thick consistency, similar to a thick pancake batter. If it’s too thin, add a little flour at a time to thicken it. If the batter is too thin it’ll make the panko soggy.
  5. Pour panko breadcrumbs on a large plate.
  6. Dip pork loin in the batter then in the panko one at a time. Press the panko into the pork loin to ensure it’s fully coated and the breadcrumbs stick.
  7. Heat a large skillet or wok on medium-high heat. Add enough oil to deep or shallow fry and wait until it’s very hot. You can test it by sprinkling in a little panko into the oil. The breadcrumbs should float within 5 seconds. Add in pork loin and cook for 3 - 5 minutes per side, or until it’s golden and crispy on each side and cooked through.
  8. Serve with shredded cabbage, hot steamy rice, and Tonkatsu sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure even frying & every bite is crunchy by following two key steps.
  • Cuts on Fat Edges: Prevent fat from curling by making small cuts along the pork loin's fat, keeping it flat during cooking.
  • Tenderize and Flatten: Use the back of a knife to pound the pork, tenderizing the meat and creating an even surface for all-around crispiness.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 150g Calories 541kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 58g (116%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 219mg (73%) Sodium 1562mg (65%) Potassium 1262mg (36%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 193IU (4%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 541 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 150g
Calories 541kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 58g 116%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 219mg 73%
Sodium 1562mg 65%
Potassium 1262mg 27%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 193IU 4%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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