How To make Japanese Tonkatsu Recipe with Smoked BBQ ribs - Tonkatsu sauce recipe included

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while regular breadcrumbs are often more affordable.

tonkatsu sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce with ketchup and Worcestershire

💰Cheaper: soy sauce and sugar

Homemade options can be healthier and cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

Season the pork ribs with PitmasterX Pork seasoning.

Prepare a breading station with all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and Panko breadcrumbs.

Coat the seasoned pork ribs in all-purpose flour, then dip them into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.

Finally, coat the ribs in Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Heat oil in a Skottsberg pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add the breaded pork ribs to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Transfer the cooked tonkatsu to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Slice the tonkatsu into strips and serve with sushi rice, tonkatsu sauce, and mirin.

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