Martha Stewart’s “Everyday Food” magazine May 2007
Recipe Introduction
These were good, but really no better than Marlene’s Crispy Pork Chops. We liked the Napa salad on the side. I understand this is common with Tonkatsu, but hadn’t seen it before. I thought that the salad dressed with just pepper and rice vinegar was way too sharp, so I drizzled on a little oil. Note that you can make the sauce in advance.
SALAD:
1/2 small Napa cabbage, thinly sliced crosswise (6 cups)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
coarse salt and ground pepper
PORK CHOPS:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup panko
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each), trimmed of fat
1/4 cup vegetable oil
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Recipe
SALAD:
In a bowl, mix the cabbage and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss and set aside.
PORK CHOPS:
Make a dredging station with 3 pie plates: flour, egg and panko in each. Season the chops (I flattened them slightly too). Dredge in flour, egg and panko. Shake off excess of each before dipping into the next.
In a skillet large enough to hold the chops heat the oil over medium heat (you can also cook 2 at a time in a smaller skillet). Cook the chops about 4-6 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
SAUCE:
While chops are cooking (or in advance), mix the ketchup, Worcestershire, sugar and 1/2 t. pepper. Season with salt, to taste. (I also added a little soy and allspice).
Slice chops thinly crosswise and serve with the salad and sauce.