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Dinner for 4

Pork Tonkatsu

$6.93for 430 minServes 4

Pork chops are ginger-seasoned, breaded with panko, fried until crisp, and served with cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.

Pork Tonkatsu

Photo: koreanbapsang.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Pork chops, 1.5 lb$2.99/lb typical1.5 lb$4.49Typical price
Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical0.25 oz$0.10Typical price
Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical2$0.60Typical price
Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typicala little$0.25Typical price
Cabbage, 1.5 lb$0.79/lb typical1.5 lb$1.19Typical price
Cucumbers, a little$0.89 each typicala little$0.11Typical price
Total for the servings shown$6.93

Swaps

  • Swap pork chops for chicken breastabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilRelish, dressings, steak sauce

Not included in the cost.

  • 30 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

JapaneseDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$1.73 per serving$6.93 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

  • 4 pork loin chops
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • oil for frying (optional)
  • 1/4 head green cabbage
  • 1 lemon - optional for cabbage and garnish
  • few cucumber slices - optional
  • bottled tonkatsu sauce

Steps

  1. Season the pork chops with grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
  2. Set out separate shallow dishes of flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat each chop in flour, egg, and panko.
  4. Heat 1/2 inch cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry the chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and 145 F inside.
  6. Shred the cabbage and serve it with the sliced pork and tonkatsu sauce.

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