Pork Tonkatsu Recipe

Name: Pork Tonkatsu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices pork loin or tenderloin, each about 1/2-inch thick and 5 ounces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Flour for dredging; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups panko (bread crumbs); Vegetable oil for pan frying; Shredded Napa cabbage, for serving; Lemon wedges, for garnish; Tonkatsu sauce, for dipping; Prepare the recipe for Pork Tonkatsu, using 4 turkey cutlets, each about 1/2inch thick, in place of the pork loin.

Servings: persons

4 slices pork loin or tenderloin, each about 1/2-inch thick and 5 ounces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flour for dredging
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups panko (bread crumbs)
Vegetable oil for pan frying
Shredded Napa cabbage, for serving
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Tonkatsu sauce, for dipping
Prepare the recipe for Pork Tonkatsu, using 4 turkey cutlets, each about 1/2inch thick, in place of the pork loin.

1
Slash the fat rimming one side of the loin cutlet to keep the meat from curling when deepfried.
2
Pound to flatten to about 1/4 inch.
3
Salt and pepper both sides of each cutlet.
4
Dredge each in flour, then dip into beaten eggs and press into bread crumbs to coat both sides.
5
Heat a large skillet with about 1/2 inch of oil until hot.
6
Lay 1 or 2 cutlets in the hot oil.
7
Deep-fry until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, turning them once or twice.
8
Drain the cutlets on paper towels and cut the pork into bite-size strips that can be eaten with chopsticks.
9
Arrange the pork on a platter lined with the shredded cabbage, and garnish with lemon wedges.
10
Serve the sauce on the side for dipping, or pour it over the pork and cabbage.

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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 slices pork loin or tenderloin, each about 1/2-inch thick and 5 ounces, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, Flour for dredging, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Pork Tonkatsu 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.

Pork Tonkatsu

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