Easy Pork Katsu Sando Recipe

Crispy, Juicy Japanese Katsu Sandwich in Under 20 Minutes

A Pork Katsu Sando is one of Japan's most iconic comfort foods. Featuring a crispy pork cutlet layered between soft, buttery toast with crisp shredded lettuce and a savoury sauce, it's simple to make yet incredibly satisfying.

Using our Kurobuta Pork Loin Tonkatsu with Nama Panko, you can recreate this popular Japanese café favourite at home in minutes. Made with premium Kurobuta pork and coated in authentic nama panko breadcrumbs, each cutlet fries up beautifully crisp while staying juicy and tender inside.

Perfect for a quick lunch, weekend brunch or easy dinner, this recipe comes together with just a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients (Makes 2 Sandwiches)

• 2 pieces Zairyo Kurobuta Pork Loin Tonkatsu with Nama Panko (or you may substitute with our Chicken Katsu)
• 4 slices white sandwich bread
• Butter, softened
• Shredded lettuce
• Roasted sesame dressing (or tonkatsu sauce)

Steps:

1. Fry the Kurobuta Pork Loin Tonkatsu until golden brown and crispy. You may choose to either deep fry or shallow fry.
2. Lightly butter both sides of the bread and toast until just golden. The bread should remain soft while developing a light buttery crispness.
3. Spread a generous layer of roasted sesame dressing (or tonkatsu sauce) onto the toasted bread.
4. Top one slice with shredded lettuce, followed by the crispy pork cutlet. Add a little more sauce if desired before placing the second slice of bread on top.
5. Gently press the sandwich together. Slice into halves or thirds and serve immediately while the cutlet is still hot and crispy.