Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) Recipe

Name: Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Barbecue Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Ketchup; 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar; 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 1/2 cups Flour; 2 whole Eggs; 2 Tablespoons Milk; 4 pieces Pork Loin, 1/2 Inch Thin; Salt And Pepper; 1/4 cups Vegetable Oil; Cooked Rice, To Serve; Fresh Lemon Slices, To Serve

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Barbecue Sauce
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
1/2 cups Flour
2 whole Eggs
2 Tablespoons Milk
4 pieces Pork Loin, 1/2 Inch Thin
Salt And Pepper
1/4 cups Vegetable Oil
Cooked Rice, To Serve
Fresh Lemon Slices, To Serve

1
Prepare the sauce by mixing whisking all the ingredients together in a bowl.
2
Set aside while preparing the pork.
3
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and place the flour in another.
4
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
5
Season the pork with salt and pepper.
6
Working in batches, dredge a few pieces of the pork in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumbs to coat, shaking off the excess between each step.
7
Repeat with the remaining pork.
8
In a large skillet, heat the oil to medium high heat.
9
Slide in 2 pieces of pork and fry until golden brown, approximately 23 minutes on each side.
10
Remove from the pan and drain the cutlets on paper towels.
11
Repeat with remaining pork.
12
Serve Tonkatsu with rice, sauce, and a squeeze of lemon.
13
Note: Amounts of the ingredients for the sauce can be adjusted to suit your preference.

613

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Protein

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Barbecue Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Ketchup, 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, and more.

Yes, Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) 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.

Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)

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