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もう市販のサンドウィッチに戻れないと噂の【厚切りとんかつサンド】

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🌍Authentic Japanese recipe from a Japan-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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George ジョージ吉田

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Pork Katsu Sandos

Cultural Context

Originating in Japan, Pork Katsu Sandos are a beloved street food item that showcases the crispy, deep-fried pork cutlet (tonkatsu) served between slices of soft bread. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick lunch or snack, these sandwiches celebrate the contrast of textures and rich flavors. Today, they've gained popularity worldwide, often featuring variations with different sauces and toppings.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
300g pork loin (豚ロース肉)
1/4 cabbage (キャベツ)
butter (バター) for spreading, as needed
1/3 amount of butter in grain mustard (粒マスタード)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (ウスターソース)
2 tablespoons ketchup (ケチャップ)
2 teaspoons sugar (砂糖)
2 tablespoons red wine (赤ワイン)
5g butter (バター)
6g mayonnaise (マヨネーズ)
salt (塩) and black pepper (黒胡椒) to taste

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber while regular breadcrumbs are more affordable.

tonkatsu sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce with ketchup and Worcestershire

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar, while soy sauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner and pork shoulder is often cheaper.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt cuts calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Cook the pork loin until tender and juicy.

2

Prepare the sauce by simmering Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, sugar, and red wine until thickened.

3

Add grain mustard to the butter for spreading on the bread.

4

Assemble the sandwich with the cooked pork, shredded cabbage, and sauce on bread.

5

Season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Cooking Techniques

breadingfrying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Katsu SandwichTonkatsu Sandwich
Local Name: ポークカツサンド

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