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Ham Steak Katsu
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Ham Steak Katsu
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4
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Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4
Rating
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Classic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.Key IngredientClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.
AboutThis Japanese-inspired Ham Steak Katsu will have everyone raving—our tender Hickory Smoked Ham Steaks dredged in panko breadcrumbs and fried until shatteringly crisp. Bring on the savory-sweet Tonkatsu sauce!
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.
 
2 Farmer John Classic Hickory Smoked Ham Steaks, 8-Ounce, Cut in Half
 
2 Eggs, Scrambled
 
8 Ounces Panko Breadcrumbs
 
1/4 Cup Flour
 
Black Pepper
 
2 Cups Oil
 
Tonkatsu Sauce
 
Garnish: Shredded Cabbage, Sesame Seeds, Fresh Parsley
Classic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.Key IngredientClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.
Directions
1Season the cut ham steaks with freshly ground black pepper.
2Dip the ham steaks into the flour and shake off the excess, then with egg, then panko breadcrumbs.
3Gently press the breadcrumbs to coat each ham steak.
4In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil and gently place the panko-coated ham steaks in the hot oil. Deep-fry for about 2 minutes on both sides. Once both sides have reached that perfect golden color, remove the ham steaks from the pot. Drain the excess oil by patting them with a paper towel and place them on a wire rack.
5Serve with rice or potato salad, and Tonkatsu Sauce.
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