Midwestern Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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The 'tender' in the name of this sandwich refers to the ease with which you can sink your teeth into it. The cut of pork is actually boneless loin, 'tenderized' with a meat mallet. Serve these monster sandwiches with sliced tomato, sweet onion and lettuce.

2
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless pork loin

  • 1 cup flour

  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 4 large sandwich buns

Directions

  1. Cut 4 1-inch slices of pork. Trim any exterior fat from edges and butterfly each slice by cutting horizontally through the middle almost to the edge so that the halves are connected by only a think piece of meat. Put each butterflied slice between pieces of plastic wrap. Using a wooden meat mallet, or the side of a cleaver, pound vigorously until the slice is about 10 inches across. Mix together flour, cornmeal, salt and black pepper.

  2. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep, wide skillet to 365 degrees F. Dip each slice of pork in water, then in flour mixture. Fry tenderloin, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Drain on paper towels and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  3. Serve on buns with desired condiments (mustard, mayonnaise, dill pickle chips, ketchup, sliced onion, lettuce).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

463 Calories
12g Fat
59g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 463
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 866mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 407mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.