CookpadCookpad
Guest
Register or Log In
Save and create recipes, send cooksnaps and more
  • Search
  • Premium
    • Top Cooksnapped Recipes
    • Top Viewed Recipes
  • Premium
  • Challenges
  • FAQ
  • Send Feedback
  • Region
  • Your Collection
Your Collection
To start creating your recipe library, please register or login.
Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
  • Add Cooksnap
  • Add to folders
  • Print
  • Share
    • Copied!
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pin it
    • Twitter
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Edit recipe
  • Delete
CookpadCookpad
Japan Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Japan as 豚こまで節約☆簡単やわらか☆一口とんかつ
A picture of Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps.

Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps

まどりんこ
まどりんこ @madorinko

No tedious shaping required! Coating with mayo makes it easy. Simple pan-frying! Tender with pork scraps. Great for lunchboxes. Recipe video available. Featured in publications.
The origin of this recipe
There are tonkatsu recipes with pork scraps, but the prep of layering, shaping, and coating the meat was a hassle.

No tedious shaping required! Coating with mayo makes it easy. Simple pan-frying! Tender with pork scraps. Great for lunchboxes. Recipe video available. Featured in publications.
The origin of this recipe
There are tonkatsu recipes with pork scraps, but the prep of layering, shaping, and coating the meat was a hassle.

Read more

Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps

まどりんこ
まどりんこ @madorinko

No tedious shaping required! Coating with mayo makes it easy. Simple pan-frying! Tender with pork scraps. Great for lunchboxes. Recipe video available. Featured in publications.
The origin of this recipe
There are tonkatsu recipes with pork scraps, but the prep of layering, shaping, and coating the meat was a hassle.

No tedious shaping required! Coating with mayo makes it easy. Simple pan-frying! Tender with pork scraps. Great for lunchboxes. Recipe video available. Featured in publications.
The origin of this recipe
There are tonkatsu recipes with pork scraps, but the prep of layering, shaping, and coating the meat was a hassle.

Read more
Saved
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
Edit recipe
See report
Add to folders
Add CooksnapAdd Cooksnap
ShareShare
  • Copied!
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pin it
  • Twitter
PrintPrint
  • PrintPrint
  • Add CooksnapAdd Cooksnap
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Delete
Share
  • Copied!
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pin it
  • Twitter
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
  • Add Cooksnap
  • Add to folders
  • Print
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Edit recipe
  • Delete

Ingredients

  1. About 300g pork scraps
  2. 1-2 tablespoonsmayonnaise
  3. as neededBreadcrumbs,
Cookpad Open in Cookpad App
Saved
Save this recipe to come back to it later.

Steps

  1. 1

    Season the meat with salt and pepper, coat with mayo, and shape into bite-sized pieces.

    A picture of step 1 of Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps.
  2. 2

    Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the meat to coat evenly.

    A picture of step 2 of Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps.
  3. 3

    Pan-fry with a small amount of oil (low to medium heat). Do not move them immediately after placing in the oil.

    A picture of step 3 of Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps.
  4. 4

    Using a bit more mayonnaise helps the pieces hold their shape better.

  5. 5

    I use disposable plastic gloves for shaping. As shown in the video, you can use a spoon to avoid getting your hands dirty.

  6. 6

    This recipe was featured in 'Cookpad's Popular Dishes 108 Part 2'. Thank you, everyone!

    A picture of step 6 of Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps.
  7. 7

    Featured on Yahoo! PC version's top page on August 21, 2015. Received 119,131 views that day!

  8. 8

    Inducted into the Hall of Fame on April 18, 2016, with 1,000 recipe reviews! Thank you to everyone who tried it and repeated it!

    A picture of step 8 of Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps.
  9. 9

    Featured in 'Cookpad's Best 100 Cooking Hacks' in September 2020.

    A picture of step 9 of Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps.
  10. 10

    Featured in 'Cookpad Plus Autumn 2023 Issue' in August 2023.

    A picture of step 10 of Budget-Friendly Easy Bite-Sized Tonkatsu with Pork Scraps.
Saved
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
Edit recipe
See report
Add to folders
Add CooksnapAdd Cooksnap
ShareShare
  • Copied!
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pin it
  • Twitter
PrintPrint
  • PrintPrint
  • Add CooksnapAdd Cooksnap
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Delete

Cooksnaps

Saved
Save this recipe to come back to it later.
  • Add Cooksnap
  • Add to folders
  • Print
  • Share
    • Copied!
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Pin it
    • Twitter
  • Report Recipe
  • See report
  • Edit recipe
  • Delete

Copied!

まどりんこ
まどりんこ @madorinko
Published in the US on April 01, 2025 09:51
新社会人と大学生の男子の母です。簡単、おいしい、安い、ヘルシーがテーマです。♡麻婆なすレシピが 「大絶賛おかず」「おいしく治す「糖尿病食」」の本に掲載されました♪♡一口とんかつレシピが「大人気おかず１０８　Part２」と「裏ワザ料理ベスト100」の本に掲載されました♪♡一口とんかつのレシピに料理動画が追加されました♪♡酢豚レシピが「ラクうま！節約おかず」の本に掲載されました♪
Read more

Similar Recipes

More Recipes

  1. A picture of Lemon mint kadha for digestion.

    Lemon mint kadha for digestion

    DROOLSOME MORSEL BY AFREEN WASEEM DROOLSOME MORSEL BY AFREEN WASEEM
  2. A picture of Lemon Chicken Fry.

    Lemon Chicken Fry

    Sanuber Ashrafi Sanuber Ashrafi
  3. A picture of Qeema Wala Paratha.

    Qeema Wala Paratha

    Sarvat Hanif Sarvat Hanif
  4. A picture of Samke Harra.

    Samke Harra

    Cluelesskitty Cluelesskitty
  5. A picture of Brown Butter Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies.

    Brown Butter Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Ashley Smith Ashley Smith
  6. A picture of Fudgy Brownie Cookies with Crackly Tops.

    Fudgy Brownie Cookies with Crackly Tops

    Ashley Smith Ashley Smith
  7. A picture of Fudgy Chocolate Brownies.

    Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

    Ashley Smith Ashley Smith
  8. A picture of Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies.

    Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Ashley Smith Ashley Smith
  9. A picture of Oat Cookies.

    Oat Cookies

    Ashley Smith Ashley Smith
  10. A picture of Egg Tortilla Wrap.

    Egg Tortilla Wrap

    Arezu Arezu
  11. A picture of Pop, Pop, Popovers!.

    Pop, Pop, Popovers!

    Jean Layton Jean Layton
  12. A picture of Rugelach-Cinnamon Walnut, Almond and Plum Jam.

    Rugelach-Cinnamon Walnut, Almond and Plum Jam

    Jean Layton Jean Layton
  13. A picture of Gluten-Free Girl Scouts.

    Gluten-Free Girl Scouts

    Jean Layton Jean Layton
  14. A picture of Brown Rice Spaghetti with Walnut cream sauce.

    Brown Rice Spaghetti with Walnut cream sauce

    Jean Layton Jean Layton
  15. A picture of Caprese Panini.

    Caprese Panini

    Iman Saleh Iman Saleh
  16. A picture of Fettuccine Alfredo.

    Fettuccine Alfredo

    Dorar el Bahrain Dorar el Bahrain
  17. A picture of Shrimp Cocktail.

    Shrimp Cocktail

    Dorar el Bahrain Dorar el Bahrain
  18. A picture of Easy & delicious Apple Crumble.

    Easy & delicious Apple Crumble

    Yasmina007 Yasmina007
  19. A picture of Tuna Melt.

    Tuna Melt

    Oum el Baneen Oum el Baneen
https://cookpad.wasmer.app/us/recipes/17870445
Cookpad Open in Cookpad App

About Us

Our mission at Cookpad is to make everyday cooking fun, because we believe that cooking is key to a happier and healthier life for people, communities and the planet. We empower home cooks all over the world to help each other by sharing their recipes and cooking experiences.

Subscribe to Premium for exclusive features & benefits!

Cookpad Communities

🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇸 España 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇲🇽 México 🇨🇱 Chile 🇻🇳 Việt Nam 🇹🇭 ไทย 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇫🇷 France 🇸🇦 السعودية 🇹🇼 臺灣 🇮🇹 Italia 🇮🇷 ایران 🇮🇳 India 🇭🇺 Magyarország 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇬🇷 Ελλάδα 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇦 Україна 🇯🇵 日本 See All

Learn More

Cookpad Premium Careers Feedback Blog Terms of Service Community Guidelines Privacy Policy Frequently Asked Questions

Download our app

Open Cookpad App on Google Play Open Cookpad App on App Store
Copyright © Cookpad Inc. All Rights Reserved
close