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Crispy Japanese Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet Recipe Perfect for Homemade Katsu Sauce

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A crispy Japanese tonkatsu pork cutlet with a savory, tangy homemade katsu sauce that delivers crunchy, juicy goodness. Perfect for quick, satisfying dinners with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • Boneless pork loin chops, about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) thick, trimmed of excess fat
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • All-purpose flour (or rice flour for gluten-free), for coating
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Panko breadcrumbs (Japanese-style)
  • Vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil) for frying
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 1 teaspoon mirin or honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)

Instructions

  1. Pat each pork cutlet dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat each cutlet lightly in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Pour vegetable oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of about 1/2 inch and heat over medium-high until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
  5. Carefully place breaded pork cutlets into hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove cutlets and drain on a wire rack or paper towels to keep crust crisp.
  7. Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, mirin or honey, and mustard until smooth to make the katsu sauce.
  8. Slice tonkatsu into strips and serve with the savory katsu sauce.

Notes

Use fresh panko breadcrumbs for maximum crunch. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt crust. Rest cutlets a few minutes after frying to keep meat juicy. For gluten-free, substitute rice flour and gluten-free soy sauce. Oven-baking option available but less crispy.

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