Pork Tonkatsu with Watermelon-Tomato Salad

Pork Tonkatsu with Watermelon-Tomato Salad
Pork Tonkatsu with Watermelon-Tomato Salad
Pound the pork into superthin cutlets to get the best crust-to-meat ratio. Make extra for a next-day sandwich.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 lemon wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 cups panko (japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk olive oil, 1 tablespoon mustard, and juice in a small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Set salad and dressing aside. Whisk eggs and 1 tablespoon mustard in a medium bowl. Combine panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a large plate. Season pork lightly with salt and pepper. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko, pressing to adhere. Working in 2 batches, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook pork until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side, adding 1 tablespoon vegetable oil after turning. Drain on paper towels. Toss salad with dressing; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve pork with salad and lemon wedges for squeezing over. Per serving: 515 calories, 36 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk olive oil, 1 tablespoon mustard, and juice in a small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Set salad and dressing aside. Whisk eggs and 1 tablespoon mustard in a medium bowl. Combine panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a large plate. Season pork lightly with salt and pepper. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko, pressing to adhere. Working in 2 batches, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook pork until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side, adding 1 tablespoon vegetable oil after turning. Drain on paper towels. Toss salad with dressing; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve pork with salad and lemon wedges for squeezing over. Per serving: 515 calories, 36 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit