Best Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipes

HOOSIER PORK-TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the pork crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Put each piece flat on a cutting board and slice horizontally almost in half (stop about 1 inch from the other side). Open like a book. Sprinkle each piece with water, place between 2 pieces of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch thick with a mallet or heavy skillet.
• Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, garlic, 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, and the cayenne in a shallow bowl. Add the pork, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Pulse the crackers into coarse crumbs in a food processor, then transfer to a shallow dish. Put the flour in another dish. Remove each piece of pork from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Dredge both sides in the flour, dip in the buttermilk marinade again, then coat with the cracker crumbs.
• Heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch peanut oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360. Fry the pork in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Spread both halves of each bun with mayonnaise and mustard. Layer the lettuce, tomatoes and onion on the bottom halves. Add a piece of pork and a few pickle slices. Cover with the bun tops.

PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

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

BREADED PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the pork tenderloin crosswise into 4 even pieces. Cut each piece crosswise again, but do not go all the way through; you should be able to open it like a book. Pound each piece with a mallet until 1/4-inch thick and 6 to 8 inches across.
• Whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Add the pork cutlets. Make sure all the pieces are coated well with the buttermilk marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Set up a breading station with 3 shallow dishes: the flour in the first dish, eggs in the second and breadcrumbs in the third. Sprinkle all 3 dishes with salt and pepper.
• Fill a large, high-sided skillet with about 1/2-inch oil, attach a deep fat fry thermometer and heat to 350 degrees F.
• Dredge each pork cutlet in the flour first, then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs. Gently place into the hot oil without overcrowding the skillet. You will need to fry the cutlets in batches. When the cutlets are golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes, carefully turn and cook for another 2 minutes. Drain well on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Build the sandwiches by putting the cutlets between the burger buns and garnishing with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayonnaise and mustard. The cutlet should hang generously over the bun.

FRIED PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH (A MIDWEST FAVORITE)

Steps:

• Cut the pork tenderloin into 3/4 inch slices.
• Pound the slices until each is about 1/4 inch thick.
• Place the cracker meal in a dish (aluminum pie pans work great).
• In a second dish, pour in the water and stir in the bouillon.
• Dip each slice in the bouillon water and then in the cracker meal.
• Coat well.
• Deep fry in a fry daddy or deep fryer at 375°F until golden brown. (Pan frying works equally well).
• Drain.
• Serve on a hamburger bun with your choice of condiments.

HOOSIER PORK-TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the pork crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Put each piece flat on a cutting board and slice horizontally almost in half (stop about 1 inch from the other side). Open like a book. Sprinkle each with water, place between 2 pieces of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch thick with a mallet or heavy skillet.
• Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, garlic, 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, and the cayenne in a shallow bowl. Add the pork, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Pulse the crackers into coarse crumbs in a food processor, then transfer to a shallow dish. Put the flour in another dish. Remove each piece of pork from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Dredge both sides in the flour, dip in the buttermilk marinade again, then coat with the cracker crumbs.
• Heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch peanut oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360°F Fry the pork in batches until golden and cooked through about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Spread both halves of each bun with mayonnaise and mustard. Layer the lettuce, tomatoes and onion on the bottom halves. Add a piece of pork and a few pickle slices. Cover with bun tops.

CRISPY PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Make the pork: Cut the tenderloin into quarters; using a meat mallet, pound each piece until it is 1/4 inch thick and about 6 inches wide. Mix the buttermilk and barbecue rub in a baking dish, add the pork, cover and let marinate overnight or up to 2 days.
• In a large deep saucepan, heat the peanut oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Take the pork out of the marinade and season with salt and pepper.
• Make a three-stage breading station with the flour, eggs and crouton crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Place the pork pieces first in the flour, turning to coat; shake off the excess. Dip the pork in the beaten egg and let the excess drip off, then dredge in the crouton crumbs, pressing until total coverage is achieved.
• Fry the pork in batches until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Let drain on a paper towel?lined baking sheet. Set aside.
• Make the aioli: Mix the mayonnaise, habanero sauce and granulated garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt.
• Build the sandwiches: Place the crispy pork on the toasted buns with some pickle slices, shredded lettuce and then a nice schmear of the aioli. Serve with extra aioli on the side.

HOOSIER PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. If you bought regular loin chops, butterly them. With a sharp knife, cut them almost all the way in half, then open them. Beat the butterflied chops with a meat mallet until a quarter inch thick. Mix the breading ingredients and put on a plate. Heat about a half inch of oil in a heavy skillet until a one-inch cube of bread browns in about a minute, and turn the oven on warm. Dip the first tenderloin in milk, then dredge on both sides, making sure every bit is covered. Place the first in the hot oil (only do these one at a time), and fry until the bottom is golden brown, then turn, and fry until golden brown all over (this should only take five minutes if your oil is the right temperature). Drain on a paper towel, then start frying the second one. Place the first on a rack in the warm oven. Repeat the process until all four are done.

BREADED PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Slice tenderloin into 1/4-inch rounds.
• Place rounds between sheets of plastic wrap and pound until thin.
• Beat eggs and milk together and pour into a shallow dish or bowl; set aside.
• In a separate dish or bowl combine breadcrumbs with garlic salt, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Mix all together.
• In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat.
• Meanwhile, dip tenderloins in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture.
• When oil is hot, add coated tenderloin to skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides (not cooked through)!
• Place browned tenderloin in a 9x13 inch baking dish lined with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F uncovered.
• Serve on bun with lettuce, mayonnaise, and tomatoes.

MIDWEST PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• To make the pork: cut 4 (1-inch slices) of pork; trim any exterior fat from edges.
• Put each slice of pork between pieces of plastic wrap.
• Using a wooden meat mallet, pound vigorously until each slice is very thin and about 10 inches across.
• Mix flour with salt and pepper in a pie plate.
• Heat ½-inch of oil in a deep 12-inch skillet to 365°.
• Dip each slice of pork in water, then in flour mixture.
• Pat both sides with cornmeal.
• Fry, one at a time, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes total; drain on paper towels and keep warm until all are cooked.
• Serve prepared pork on buns with desired condiments.

OVEN FRIED SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a freezer bag or a non-reactive 13x9 glass baking dish, combine buttermilk, cayenne, black pepper and Kosher salt.
• Place a loin chop between two sheets of plastic wrap or in a gallon size freezer bag. Using a SMOOTH meat mallet or a rolling pin, pound the meat until it is 1/8 in thick. Repeat with remaining loin chops.
• Place the 1/2 cup of self rising flour in a paper plate. Dredge each pounded chop in the flour and pat off excess leaving a very thin coating. Place each floured chop in the buttermilk. Cover and marinate in the fridge 2 hours, up to overnight.
• Preheat over to 400 degrees.
• Mix 1 hot and spicy Shake Bake packet with the 1/2 cup of Panko crumbs (Japanese bread crumbs) on a paper plate.
• Pull marinating chops from the fridge. One by one, allow as much of the excess marinade to drip off as possible. Dredge chops in the Shake and Bake/Panko crumbs. Place chops on a baking/cooling rack, or a sheet pan, that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• Place chops in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop bread and butter pickles and mix with the mayonnaise. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayo on each side of the buns. Place one tomato slice on the bottom of each bun slice and sprinkle lightly with cracked pepper and Kosher salt. Place one chop on the tomato and finish with the top bun. Serve hot.

SMOKED PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH WITH APPLE SLAW AND APRICOT HABANERO AIOLI

Steps:

• Whisk the salt and sugar into 2 quarts cold water until dissolved. Place the pork into a plastic zipper-topped bag, then pour in the brine. Leave in the fridge 8 hours or overnight.
• Prepare a smoker for cooking at 225 degrees F. Take the pork out of the brine and pat dry. Coat entirely in mustard sauce. Smoke the pork, basting with more mustard sauce every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature registers 150 degrees F, about 2 1/2 hours. Let rest 20 minutes. Slice very thinly into 1/8-inch medallions.
• On the bottom buns, place the Apple Slaw, the sliced pork ribboned high, then the Pickled Red Onions. Schmear the Apricot Habanero Aioli on the top buns. Close and cut! Serve with spicy pickles.
• Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, Dijon, brown sugar, sesame oil, celery seed and some salt and pepper. Add in the apples, red peppers and chives. Season if necessary and let sit for at least 1 hour.
• Simmer the vinegar with the sugar, salt and 1/2 cup water until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Add in the onions and let sit 8 hours or overnight.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, apricot habanero sauce, garlic and some salt and pepper.

TUSCAN STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Heat a grill pan to med-high heat. Combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic and rosemary in a food processor; cover. Process until smooth and thickened, about 1 minute. Set aside 1/3 cup of mixture for eggplant. Add olives to remaining mixture and reserve. Brush eggplant with olive oil mixture. Grill 2-3 minutes per side or until just tender. Grill bread halves, cut side down, during last 1-2 minutes of grilling eggplant.
• 2. To assemble sandwich, spread reserved olive mixture evenly over bottom half of bread; top with eggplant and cheese slices. Thinly sliced pork tenderloin; layer over cheese and top with roasted pepper slices and top half of bread.
• 3. *Serving Suggestions *Make topping ahead of time so flavors can blend. *Roasted peppers can be marinated for extra flavor. *Serve with cold bean salad if desired.

MIDWESTERN BREADED PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH - FOX VALLEY FOODIE

Steps:

• After trimming any fat off from edges, cut pork into 4 equal pieces and butterfly each slice so only a thin piece of meat connects them. Put each butterflied slice between pieces of plastic wrap and use a meat hammer to pound the slice until is flattened but not torn (~1/3" thick).
• Mix together flour, cornmeal, salt and black pepper.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep, wide skillet to 365 degrees F.
• Dip each slice of pork in milk, then in flour mixture. Fry tenderloin, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
• Drain on paper towels or wire rack.
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HOOSIER PORK-TENDERLOIN SANDWICH RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Cut the pork crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Put each piece flat on a cutting board and slice horizontally almost in half (stop about 1 inch from the other side). Open like a book. Sprinkle each piece with water, place between 2 pieces of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch thick with a mallet or heavy skillet. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, garlic, 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, and the cayenne in a shallow bowl. Add the pork, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Pulse the crackers into coarse crumbs in a food processor, then transfer to a shallow dish. Put the flour in another dish. Remove each piece of pork from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Dredge both sides in the flour, dip in the buttermilk marinade again, then coat with the cracker crumbs. Heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch peanut oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360. Fry the pork in batches until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Spread both halves of each bun with mayonnaise and mustard. Layer the lettuce, tomatoes and onion on the bottom halves. Add a piece of pork and a few pickle slices. Cover with the bun tops.

PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Step 1 Prep the Pork: A few hours before you are ready to make dinner: Take the 1 inch slabs of pork and place between plastic wrap. Pound with meat mallet until approx 8ish inches across. Once the tenderloins are pounded out, place in a shallow baking dish and cover with buttermilk. The buttermilk will tenderize the pork and make for a nice juicy cutlet. Marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 4.
• Step 2: Prep the breading: As the pork is taking a buttermilk bath, prepare the breading. Measure out the corn meal, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper and Old Bay into a shallow pie pan or baking dish. Stir with a fork to combine. About 15 minutes before you are ready to fry: preheat your oven to 200F. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a shallow straight sided pan until it reaches 350F. I prefer to use a large cast iron skillet with just a 1/2 inch of oil, but you could also heat more oil to truly submerge/deep fry in a Dutch Oven, or countertop fryer. Using tongs, pull the pork out of the buttermilk and let drain slightly- place on plate. Whisk egg into buttermilk until thoroughly combined and get ready to bread. Dip the pork back into the now eggy buttermilk mixture, let drain slightly and then place into pan with breadcrumb mixture. Use your hands and make sure that all the breading is adhering to the pork.
• Step 3: Fry Fry Fry: Ensure your oil is ready (350 degrees) and the correct temperature and lay 1 to 2 pork cutlets into the oil gently (laying it down away from your body). Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, adjusting the heat as needed. If you would like to temp the pork, cook until it registers at least 140F on an instant read thermometer- but I assure you once your breading is browned, that thin pork will be cooked through. Remove pork from oil and let drain on a paper towel lined plate for a few minutes. If making more than 2 sandwiches, place pork on wire rack set in sheet pan and place in warm oven while you continue frying.

ASIAN PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Reserve 12 cilantro sprigs for later use. Chop remaining cilantro; mix with 1/3 cup A.1. Sauce until blended. Pour over meat in shallow dish; stir to evenly coat meat. Refrigerate 15 min.
• Heat greased grill to medium heat. Remove meat from A.1. mixture; discard A.1. mixture. Grill meat 5 min. on each side or until done.
• Mix mayo and horseradish until blended. Spread cut sides of rolls with remaining A.1. sauce, then mayo mixture. Fill with lettuce, meat, onions, nuts and reserved cilantro.