Terrific Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet/Chops/Tenderloin) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Tonkatsu is tasty, quick and easy to prepare, and fiercely popular... Think of this as the Japanese chicken nugget, only tastier! I like mine dipped in the delicious sauce and served over a simple white rice with crisp apple chunks folded in. A green alongside accompanies well for a full meal. Ingredients:
1 lb pork tenderloin (boneless, fat removed, cut into '3/4-inch chops) |
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs |
1 egg |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
all-purpose flour (to coat, as described) |
1/4 cup applesauce |
1/4 cup ketchup |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
1 tablespoon brown mustard |
1 tablespoon rice vinegar |
Directions:
1. Combine applesauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, and vinegar in medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. Bread pork: dredge in flour, shake excess, dip in egg, drain excess, press into panko.
3. Add 3 T. of oil to large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork for ~5 minutes each side, until golden brown. Add reserved oil to pan prior to flipping pork.
4. Remove golden brown and delicious chops from pan and allow to rest for 3 minutes before cutting into strips ~1-1 1/4 inches wide. Serve immediately with sauce.
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