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Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Total Time
1h 55m
29m prep ยท 86m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Hard
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๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free

A classic sandwich in the Midwest, particularly popular in Iowa and Indiana, but there are regional variations throughout the entire United States. I've always thought of this as a German schnitzel on a sandwich. It's crispy and crunchy... tender deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 1 , 1 pound
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cups olive oil
  • 4 large soft rolls
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 12 slices dill pickle

Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim pork tenderloin of any fat and silver skin, and cut into 4 equal pieces. Place each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or in a resealable plastic bag. Pound the cutlets using a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness, flattening each piece.

  2. 2

    Combine flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a second dish. Add panko breadcrumbs to a third dish.

  3. 3

    Dry cutlets with paper towels, and dredge each in the flour mixture on both sides, shaking off any excess. Next dredge tenderloins in the egg-buttermilk mixture, shaking off the excess. Finally, turn cutlets in the bread crumb mixture, pressing down until completely coated. Transfer to a plate and let dry for at least 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet to between 350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C). Place a couple of breaded cutlets in the skillet, making sure not to crowd, and fry on each side for about 3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until cutlets are deep golden brown and crisp. Transfer the cutlets to a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Repeat the procedure with the remaining cutlets.

  5. 5

    Spread each roll with mayonnaise then add lettuce, pickle slices, and cutlets.

Nutrition Facts

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