Baked Tonkatsu

Name: Baked Tonkatsu
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. panko; 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 2 large eggs; Kosher salt; 1 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 8 pieces; 1/2 c. ketchup; 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, divided; 1/4 tsp. honey; 1/4 small green cabbage (about 12 oz), cored and shredded; 1/4 small red cabbage (about 9 oz), cored and shredded

Best part? It only takes 20 minutes to make.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Apr 17, 2023

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

510

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Pre-toasting panko with a bit of oil is the key to getting a beautiful golden exterior on these crispy Japanese-inspired pork cutlets without the hassle of frying. Skip the store-bought stuff and whip up our sweet, tangy homemade tonkatsu sauce using just 4 pantry ingredients.

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Ingredients

2 cups
panko
4 Tbsp.
olive oil, divided
2
large eggs
Kosher salt
1 lb.
pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 8 pieces
1/2 cup
ketchup
1/4 cup
Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp.
reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp.
plus 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, divided
1/4 tsp.
honey
1/4
small green cabbage (about 12 oz), cored and shredded
1/4
small red cabbage (about 9 oz), cored and shredded

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 450°F. Set wire rack into rimmed baking sheet.
2. Step 2On separate rimmed baking sheet, toss panko with 3 tablespoons oil. Bake until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to shallow bowl. In second shallow bowl, beat eggs.
3. Step 3Pound each piece of pork to 1⁄4-inch thick. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Dip 1 piece at a time in egg, letting any excess drip off, then in panko, pressing gently to help adhere; transfer to prepared rack. Roast until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine ketchup, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon vinegar.
5. Step 5In large bowl, whisk together honey with remaining tablespoon each vinegar and oil. Add cabbages and toss to combine. Serve with crispy pork and tonkatsu sauce.