Crispy Cheese Pork Cutlet: A Special Homemade Restaurant-Style Dish
Crispy Cheese Pork Cutlet: A Special Homemade Restaurant-Style Dish
Melted Cheese Delight! Homemade Cheese Pork Cutlet Recipe
Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside! Enjoying the rich flavor of the meat is already delicious, but when you add gooey, stretchy cheese, it’s irresistible. This dish is guaranteed to be a hit! Get ready for a culinary experience that rivals any restaurant, right in your own kitchen.
Essential Ingredients- 350g Pork Loin
- 320g Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Fresh Egg
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- Your favorite Tonkatsu Sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh mozzarella cheese by cutting it into thick, bite-sized pieces, about 1.5 cm thick. Cutting it this way ensures the cheese melts beautifully and oozes out enticingly when you take a bite.
Step 2
Slice the pork loin into thin cutlets, about 1 cm thick. Then, gently pound the meat using the flat side of a meat tenderizer or the back of a heavy knife. This tenderizes the meat and helps it cook evenly.
Step 3
Lightly season the pounded pork cutlets with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Be careful not to over-season; the goal is to enhance the natural flavor of the pork. This step builds a foundational layer of taste.
Step 4
Place a generous portion of the prepared mozzarella cheese onto each pork cutlet. Carefully wrap the pork around the cheese, ensuring the cheese is completely enclosed. This is crucial to prevent the cheese from leaking out during frying, resulting in a neater cutlet.
Step 5
Now it’s time for the breading! Dredge each cheese-filled pork cutlet first in flour, coating it evenly. Then, dip it into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off. Finally, coat generously with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure good adhesion. For an extra crispy texture, you can double-dip by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
Step 6
Heat about 2-3 inches of cooking oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat to 150°C (300°F). To test if the oil is ready, drop a few breadcrumbs into the oil. They should sizzle and float to the surface within about 7-8 seconds.
Step 7
Carefully place the breaded pork cutlets into the preheated oil. Maintain a medium-low heat to ensure the cutlets cook through without burning. Fry for approximately 10 to 13 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. This cooking time allows the cheese inside to melt perfectly while the exterior becomes wonderfully crunchy.
Step 8
Once golden brown and cooked, remove the cheese pork cutlets from the oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately with your favorite tonkatsu sauce for dipping. Enjoy the delightful contrast of the crispy exterior and the molten, gooey cheese inside!
