Japanese Tonkatsu (Pork Chops)

Lovely, tasty, and worth all the new ingredients

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon mirin or 1  tablespoon honey
• 2  teaspoons rice vinegar
• 4  boneless pork chops
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, mixed
•  flour (for dredging)
• 2  large eggs, lightly beaten in a wide bowl
• 2  cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup corn or 1⁄4 cup  grapeseed oil
• 2  cups  finely shredded cabbage
•  lemon wedge, for garnish

Directions

1. Whisk first four ingredients in small measure until combined; set sauce aside.
2. Season pork chops (preferably 3/4" thick) with salt and pepper mixture. Dredge each chop in flour, until coated, then dip chops in eggs and then in breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs to adhere.
3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add pork. Cook first side 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn pork, and cook second side 3 to 4 minutes, adjusting heat, if necessary, so chops cook rapidly but coating does not burn, or until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Make a mound of cabbage on each of 4 plates. Drizzle cabbage with a bit of sauce, then top with a chop. Serve with lemon wedges and remaining sauce.