Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2009

LOVE IT!! We make this all the time. Everytime we go to a Japanese restaurant one or both of us would always order tonkatsu and pay at least 12 bucks or more for it. This taste just like the ones we had at the restaurants and cost hardly anything! We use Ashley's Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce recipe for the tonkatsu sauce. This is one of my husbands most requested dinners now.

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Athenarose

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Home Town: Mesa, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

Oh YUM! To be honest- this is my first experience frying something for real- in a frying pan. It was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly. The secret may be in the thinness of the pork chops. Also- we put some tonkatsu sauce on them once served. But some we just put a little lemon juice on- both were delicious! Served over a bed of rice with a side of fresh steamed broccoli. I will make this recipe OFTEN.

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CookinCoorishii

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2009

I thought these tasted great!! But, the egg mixture and the panko crumbs were only enough for 4 of my pork chops. Maybe I did something wrong, but it came out fine and that's all that matters! :)

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goofysora

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2008

Pretty close to the real deal.

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ASERGEANTSWIFE

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2008

I've been looking for a good katsu recipe, and came across this one last year which I have now made close to a dozen times. This is so good, that I haven't had to modify it too much. Suggestions to try though: Add a splash of sesame oil to your deep frying oil for a blast of asian flavor. Make sure the meat is thin, less then a 1/4" thick is good. If thick meat, lower the temp of the oil to prevent the breading from scorching before the meat is cooked thru. Season your meat before coating and breading. Use powdered garlic and ginger instead of fresh minced since they are easier to incorporate into the egg or into the panko. Use fresh crushed Tien Tsin Chili pepper (little red asian pepper) added to panko for added heat (caution: a little adds a lot of heat). Tonkatsu sauce (or any sauce) is critical for this...I use store bought Bull-Dog Vegetable & Fruit Tonkatsu Sauce (can order online if not at your local asian market) instead of making my own which I can't get to taste as good as this.Enjoy!

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JOHNMONIHAN

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2008

This is a good recipe. The garlic makes it a little more interesting than plain panko breading, but you're still going to need sauce. If you like bold, spicy katsu like I do, I suggest the Tonkatsu/Katsu Sauce by SOIFUA on this site. Thanks!

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2008

These were very good. The breading was absolutely perfect and they were nice and crispy. Thanks!

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jennkl

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2008

This was excellent. I made the recipe as stated and it turned out deliciously! I dipped pieces of pork chop into Mae Ploy Sweet Chilli Sauce and was in heaven. This is seriously good food. It's fairly simple and straight-forward, too. This recipe is a keeper!!

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Mimi

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2008

Very good, here is the recipe for the sauce that I used: 1/2 c ketchup 1/4 c worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp grated ginger 1 Tbsp garlic powder 4 Tbsp mirin 2 Tbsp soy sauce pinch of chili powder I didn't add any sugar, but maybe that's what it was missing... hope this helps =0)

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Rebecca Jarvis

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008

I added an extra 1/2 tsp garlic to the egg mixture and used cayenne pepper instead of black. I first dipped the chops in plain flour, then the egg mixture and just one dip into the panko crumbs. Very tasty.

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ANNAJAM

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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2008

mmmm so crunchy ... but i'll add some seasoning salt next time for more flavor

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Jessica

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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2008

I don't know why I just didn't like this dish. It was simple and easy and deliciously crunchy and panko always cooks up beautifully but it needed more spice. If I make this again, I will add alot more garlic and extra spices to give the breading and meat more flavor.

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Sara Deckard

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008

These chops were juicy, crunchy and easy to make. I thought they had good flavor on their own - there's plenty of tasty stuff in the egg wash. I let them sit for 10 minutes as the author recommended - maybe that made the difference. And I took other reviewers' advice to make a tonkatsu sauce (kind of funny one wasn't included when you look at the name) for dipping. Found one on another site. Thanks for another staple pork chop recipe.

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2007

I really enjoyed this recipe. Like a lot of the other reviews stated, the sauce makes the dish. I enjoyed the crunchiness of the pork chops. It reminded me of a Japanese restaurant I went to a few years back. I have been searching for that flavor for a while and I am glad that I found it.

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2007

It was good but adding garlic makes the mix really hard to stick to the meat, so I had to add 2 more eggs.

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

This recipe is just okay. I loved the panko crumbs, but that doesn't make the taste. I used the Tonkatsu Sauce recipe aforementioned,and my husband LOVED the sauce. We just found that it was bland. If the recipe had included the sauce I would have given 4 stars.

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Bella V.

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2007

Finally I went & bought some panko crumbs to try this recipe. I am converted! They are so good!!! The panko crumb coating was lovely & crisp & light. However I thought the actual pork was rather bland. A sauce with this dish is a must.

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Hot Chilli

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2007

My family's been making pork katsu as long as I can remember, so here's a tip since the recipe doesn't mention it: pound the meat! It makes all the difference in texture and tenderness. Serving tonkatsu sauce is a must as well.

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2007

Very bland, need more spice or something. With tonkatsu sauce, it was ok but I won't try this one again, sorry!

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Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2007

The first time I made these chops they were okay, but with a couple of tweaks, these pork chops are terrific! The second time I prepared them, I seasoned the pork chops with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. I also cooked the chops at a lower temperature (medium high) to prevent burning. Finally, I served them with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce found here on allrecipes (1/2 cup orange marmalade, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce). If you're using a thick cut pork chop, I suggest pounding it to make it thinner or placing the thick pork chops in the oven to finish cooking after browning. All in all, this recipe is a keeper. Thanks so much for sharing.

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