Katsu Sando

5 from 2 votes

These crispy pork katsu sando are easy and fast and absolutely perfect for packed lunches! Ready in under 30 minutes with easy ingredients!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: Katsu Sando, Pork Katsu, Pork Katsu Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 448kcal

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Pound each pork cutlet thin, between ¼-¾ inches thick. Season both sides of the cutlets with salt and pepper.
4 Boneless pork cutlets, Salt and pepper
Using separate bowls for each, prepare flour for dipping, beaten eggs, and panko for coating.
¼ cup Flour, 2 Eggs, 1½ cup Panko
Dip each cutlet in the flour to coat thoroughly, then dip in egg. Allow the excess egg to drip off before coating completely in panko and setting aside.
Once all of the cutlets are coated, add about ¼ inch of oil to a large pan and set over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add in the coated cutlets and fry until golden and cooked through, 2-5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked cutlets to a towel-lined plate to drain.
Vegetable oil
Brush each slice of bread on one side with the Katsu sauce. Layer with sliced cabbage. Top with fried pork cutlet, and then more cabbage slices, cabbage facing towards the pork. Cut each sandwich in half.
1 cup Napa cabbage, 4 slices White bread
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to a day.

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl, and whisk vigorously until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate leftovers for later!
2 Tablespoons Ketchup, 1½ Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon Oyster sauce, 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise, 2¼ teaspoons Sugar, 2 teaspoons Soy sauce, pinch Garlic powder

The thinness of the pork cutlets is up to your tastes! I prefer mine quite thin, as it balances out the flavor of the pork with the sauce and cabbage.
Not a fan of pork? No problem! Swap the pork out for chicken cutlets for a tasty chicken katsu sando- it'll be just as delicious!
I like making my own katsu sauce, as it lets me adjust the ingredients to my exact tastes. But if you have a favorite store-bought version, feel free to use that instead!
This recipe can easily be made gluten free by using gluten free flour and panko! Be careful to also swap the soy sauce in the katsu sauce out for tamari or coconut aminos to avoid the wheat in soy sauce.