Crispy Pork Katsu

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What Is Pork Katsu?

Pork katsu is made with pork loin  that is coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried to crispy perfection! It is also called tonkatsu, as "ton" translates to "pork" in Japanese.

Simple Ingredients

You'll only need a few ingredients to make this easy recipe. Let's round them up and get started!

Tenderize the Pork

Place your pork in a plastic bag and then use the flat end of a meat mallet to pound the pork thinner.

Prep the Flour

Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.

Beat the Eggs

Crack the eggs into another shallow bowl and beat them. Then, pour some panko breadcrumbs into a third shallow bowl.

Fry the Pork

Heat up some oil, then dip each piece of pork into the flour, the eggs, and finally the breadcrumbs. Fry each piece for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Serve and Enjoy!

Serve your crispy pork katsu with scallion pancakes, miso soup, or some of your other favorite appetizers. Enjoy!

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