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Stacked pork katsu sandwiches cut in half.
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Pork Katsu (Sandwich)

A simple and delicious Pork Katsu Recipe with the crispiest and juiciest pork! We turned our pork katsu into simple sandwiches that are great for on the go and will satisfy even the pickiest tastebuds!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 2
Calories: 1036kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

pork katsu

  • 2 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops (about ½” thick)
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cup vegetable oil for frying

assembly

  • 4 slices soft, milk bread, crusts removed soft, white bread is fine
  • 1/2 cup katsu sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup very finely shredded green cabbage

Instructions

  • Fill a pot, with tall sides, with about 1 ½” oil and preheat to 325˚F.
  • Season each pork chop generously with salt and pepper, on both sides.
  • Dredge each pork chop in flour, until fully coated, and shake to remove any excess coating.
  • Next, dip each pork chop in the beaten egg until fully coated, then dredge into panko breadcrumb and Italian breadcrumb mixture until completely coated, shaking to remove any excess coating.
  • Transfer coated pork chops onto a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack and refrigerate for 30 minutes. (this step is optional, but will help the coating stay on the pork chops).
  • Remove pork chops from the refrigerator and carefully drop into the hot oil and fry for 3 ½ to 4 minutes, until golden brown and pork has just cooked through.
  • Remove both chops from oil and transfer to a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Season with salt.
  • Spread mayo over slices of bread. Top two of the slices each with ½ cup shredded cabbage.
  • Place a fried pork over each pile of cabbage and drizzle with katsu sauce. Top with remaining slices of bread.
  • Gently press down on the sandwiches while slicing each in half and serve.

Notes

Air Fryer Pork Katsu Instructions
We love using our air fryer to make our pork katsu because you still get the same extra crispy and juicy results without the excess oil.
To make the pork katsu in the air fryer, follow the same breaded and refrigerating instructions, but instead set your air fryer for 360˚F. Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and also generously coat each side of the katsu with cooking spray. Air fry for about 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 1036kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1933mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 7mg