Golden Cheese Pork Cutlet Made at Home
Golden Cheese Pork Cutlet Made at Home
Cheese Pork Cutlet Recipe for Special Occasions: Enjoy ‘Yeondon’ Style at Home!
Introducing a recipe to easily recreate the famous ‘Forbes Cheese Pork Cutlet’ at home. While the ‘Yeondon’ style cheese pork cutlet, which has gained immense popularity, is now located in Jeju, you can still achieve a similar deliciousness right in your own kitchen! Imagine the delightful moment when a thick slice of pork loin reveals a generous filling of molten mozzarella cheese, stretching out luxuriously. With a crispy exterior and a juicy interior, this is a dish that everyone, young and old, will absolutely love. Using simple ingredients, you can create a wonderful meal that feels special. Make a large batch and fry them one by one whenever the craving strikes – the taste is simply divine!
Cheese Pork Cutlet Ingredients- Pork loin (thinly sliced)
- Whole mozzarella cheese
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Eggs
- Frying powder
- Breadcrumbs
Special Pork Cutlet Sauce- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 6 Tbsp store-bought pork cutlet sauce
- 4 Tbsp Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp Oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1/3 cup Water (approx. 60ml)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 6 Tbsp store-bought pork cutlet sauce
- 4 Tbsp Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp Oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1/3 cup Water (approx. 60ml)
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare fresh pork loin. It’s convenient if you ask your butcher to slice it as thinly as possible. Place the thinly sliced loin on plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound it further with a meat mallet or the back of a knife until it’s even thinner. This step can be a bit labor-intensive, but pounding it thin makes it easier to wrap the cheese inside and results in a tender texture.
Step 2
Season the thinly pounded pork loin. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly to enhance the natural flavor of the meat. While it’s already delicious at this stage, frying it will bring out an even richer taste. The savory and salty seasoning will harmonize beautifully with the cheese.
Step 3
Prepare the whole mozzarella cheese. Cut it into pieces about two finger-widths in size. While you might consider making larger cheese portions, cutting them to a moderate size makes them easier to wrap with the pork and prevents the cheese from leaking out during frying. Imagine the cheesy explosion in every bite!
Step 4
Place the prepared mozzarella cheese on top of the seasoned pork loin and roll it up tightly, similar to making a sushi roll. Rolling it thinly will make it easier, and wrapping it twice with the meat will result in an even more generous cheese filling. Wrap it up carefully, like you’re presenting a gift. The thinner the pounded meat, the better it will wrap and the more you’ll savor the cheese’s flavor.
Step 5
Once rolled, wrap the pork cutlet tightly with plastic wrap to shape it. Forming it into a neat rectangular shape will make it look more appealing after frying. Letting it rest wrapped in plastic for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator will help it hold its shape firmly during the frying process.
Step 6
Get ready to fry the pork cutlets. First, coat the entire surface of the cutlet evenly with frying powder. Next, dip it thoroughly in the beaten egg mixture. Finally, generously coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing down firmly with your hands to ensure they adhere well and don’t fall off during frying. This thorough coating will ensure a wonderfully crispy texture.
Step 7
Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a small piece of breadcrumb; it should sizzle and float to the surface immediately. Carefully place the prepared pork cutlet into the hot oil and fry until the exterior turns a beautiful golden brown color. Listen to that satisfying sizzle!
Step 8
Once both sides of the pork cutlet are golden brown, remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Slice the cutlet in half for serving, and behold the magnificent sight of the stretching cheese! A sprinkle of parsley flakes adds an extra touch of visual appeal. Making ‘Yeondon’-style cheese pork cutlets at home is this easy. Isn’t it wonderful?
Step 9
Here is the recipe for the special pork cutlet sauce to serve alongside. In a saucepan, combine 1 Tbsp butter, 6 Tbsp store-bought pork cutlet sauce, 4 Tbsp ketchup, 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, and 1/3 cup (approx. 60ml) water. Stir well and bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly. Finish with a pinch of black pepper for added flavor. (For your reference!)
