Japanese Pork Cutlets (Ton-Katsu) Recipe

Name: Japanese Pork Cutlets (Ton-Katsu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lean boneless pork chops or 4 loin fillets; salt, pepper; 2 cups thinly shredded cabbage; ¼ cup flour; 1 egg; ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs; vegetable oil (for frying); 1 lemon, cut into wedges; soy sauce; Tonkatsu sauce (bulldog sauce)

Servings: persons

4 lean boneless pork chops or 4 loin fillets
salt, pepper
2 cups thinly shredded cabbage
¼ cup flour
1 egg
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 lemon, cut into wedges
soy sauce
Tonkatsu sauce (bulldog sauce)

1
Trim excess fat from meat.
2
Wipe off moisture with paper towel.
3
Sprinkle meat on both sides with salt and pepper.
4
Soak shredded cabbage in chilled water for 1 or 2 minutes.
5
Drain well and refrigerate.
6
Coat each piece of meat with flour and tap each side with your hands to remove excess.
7
Beat the egg in a bowl and place panko in another bowl.
8
Dip each piece of meat first into the egg, then into the panko, trying to get an even coating on each piece.
9
Heat oil to 375 degrees in a large, heavy pan or a deep fryer.
10
A few bread crumbs dropped into the oil should sizzle instantly, but not burn.Deep fry the cutlets until both sides are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
11
Cut each cutlet into 1-inch slices.
12
Serve over a bed of the shredded cabbage, garnished with lemon wedges, with soy sauce and tonkatsu sauce on the side.

379

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lean boneless pork chops or 4 loin fillets, salt, pepper, 2 cups thinly shredded cabbage, ¼ cup flour, and more.

Yes, Japanese Pork Cutlets (Ton-Katsu) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Japanese Pork Cutlets (Ton-Katsu)

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