Authentic Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) with Homemade Sauce

Name: Authentic Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) with Homemade Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 boneless pork chops (rib-end/loin (2-2.5cm, 3/4-1 inch thick), fat-on); 1 pinch salt and pepper; cooking oil (neutral, high smoke point); all-purpose flour (for dusting); 1 egg; 1 tbsp whole milk; 1 tsp cooking oil (for egg wash); 100 g panko breadcrumbs (coarse flakes or coarse homemade crumbs); 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (Japanese or regular brands); ½ tbsp tomato ketchup; ½ tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); 1 pinch light brown sugar (or white sugar/honey); ½ tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; 2 portions cooked Japanese short-grain rice; 200 g green cabbage (shredded); 2 slices lemon (to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This beautifully golden and crisp Japanese Tonkatsu is made with tender pork coated in a thick layer of panko breadcrumbs and served with a tangy homemade sauce. Learn how to make the best tonkatsu ever with my tips and tricks!

Updated at: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:28:35 GMT