Tonkatsu Pork Sando

Slice and salt cabbage, leaving for a few hours over night in the fridge to tenderize. Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like heat. Once cabbage is tender, drain excess brine and set aside.

Set up a breading station using three shallow dishes. Put flour in the first dish, beaten egg in the second, and panko in the third.

Season the pork cutlets on both sides with salt. While breading the pork, use one hand for dry ingredients and the other for the egg. Trust me, it makes a difference. One at a time, place a cutlet in flour coating the entire surface. Remove from the flour and tap off excess before dunking it into the beaten egg. Remove from egg letting excess drip off before pressing it into the panko. Get an even coat of panko on both sides of the cutlet. Set it aside on a platter and continue this process until all cutlets are breaded.

Heat the oil in a cast iron or frying pan on medium to medium-high heat. Don't overheat the oil or your panko will burn before the cutlet is cooked through. Once the oil is at the perfect temp, place the cutlets into the pan one at a time without overcrowding for even cooking. Anticipate about 4 minutes on each side for a golden brown crust.

Once your cutlets are done, dress the bread with mayo. Place a cutlet on your bread and sauce it up with Tonkatsu sauce. Pile cabbage and pickles on top of the sauced cutlet and top this mountain of flavor with the second slice of bread. Pair with simple Miso soup, or your favorite chips and a crisp pilsner.