Tonkatsu pork
“Discover the joy of making Tonkatsu pork at home. This 35-minute japanese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Tonkatsu pork at home. This 35-minute japanese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Tonkatsu pork embodies the Japanese philosophy of simplicity and respect for ingredients. In Japanese cuisine, the quality of each component matters deeply—fresh, seasonal, and treated with care.
This recipe brings that mindful approach to your kitchen, proving that elegance doesn't require complexity.
📋 Tonkatsu pork
📝 Ingredients
- •4 Pork Chops
- •100g Flour
- •2 Beaten Eggs
- •100g Breadcrumbs
- •Fry Vegetable Oil
- •2 tbs Tomato Ketchup
- •2 tbs Worcestershire Sauce
- •1 tbs Oyster Sauce
- •2 tblsp Caster Sugar
👨🍳 Instructions
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STEP 1
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Remove the large piece of fat on the edge of each pork loin, then bash each of the loins between two pieces of baking parchment until around 1cm in thickness – you can do this using a meat tenderiser or a rolling pin. Once bashed, use your hands to reshape the meat to its original shape and thickness – this step will ensure the meat is as succulent as possible.
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STEP 2
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Put the flour, eggs and panko breadcrumbs into three separate wide-rimmed bowls. Season the meat, then dip first in the flour, followed by the eggs, then the breadcrumbs.
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STEP 3
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In a large frying or sauté pan, add enough oil to come 2cm up the side of the pan. Heat the oil to 180C – if you don’t have a thermometer, drop a bit of panko into the oil and if it sinks a little then starts to fry, the oil is ready. Add two pork chops and cook for 1 min 30 secs on each side, then remove and leave to rest on a wire rack for 5 mins. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
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STEP 4
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While the pork is resting, make the sauce by whisking the ingredients together, adding a splash of water if it’s particularly thick. Slice the tonkatsu and serve drizzled with the sauce.
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Tonkatsu pork at home. This 35-minute japanese recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality Pork Chops
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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