Recipe: Pork TonkatsuDescription: A crispy Japanese fried pork cutlet served with a savory sauce, showcasing the flavors of soy, mirin, and ginger.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 35Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 4 pieces pork chops, 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 2 large eggs, 0.5 cup flour, 0.5 cup vegetable oil, 0.25 cup soy sauce, 0.25 cup scallionsInstructions: Start by flattening the pork chops to about 0.5 inch thickness using a meat mallet. This helps them cook evenly. In a shallow bowl, mix together 0.5 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs. Coat each pork chop in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with the panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure it adheres. Heat 0.5 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels. Slice the tonkatsu into strips and serve with a drizzle of soy sauce and a sprinkle of chopped scallions.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Japanese, Fried, Pork, Main CourseThis Pork Tonkatsu recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 35 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Japanese
Fried
Pork
Main Course

Pork Tonkatsu

A crispy Japanese fried pork cutlet served with a savory sauce, showcasing the flavors of soy, mirin, and ginger.

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Pork Tonkatsu - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
4 piecespork chops
0.5 cupspanko breadcrumbs
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
2 largeseggs
0.5 cupsflour
0.5 cupsvegetable oil
0.25 cupssoy sauce
0.25 cupsscallions
Optional

chopped

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Start by flattening the pork chops to about 0.5 inch thickness using a meat mallet. This helps them cook evenly.

2

In a shallow bowl, mix together 0.5 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs.

3

Coat each pork chop in flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with the panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure it adheres.

4

Heat 0.5 cup of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

5

Remove the pork from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels. Slice the tonkatsu into strips and serve with a drizzle of soy sauce and a sprinkle of chopped scallions.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
768
Calories
50.9g
Fat
32.5g
Carbs
45g
Protein
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