CAJUN PORK SANDWICHES

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This recipe's simple spice rub gives pork tenderloin an irresistible flavor. You'll watch in delight as these tasty open-faced sandwiches disappear from the buffet table! -Mae Kruse, Monee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), trimmed
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
36 French bread slices or mini buns
Butter or mayonnaise
Lettuce leaves
Thin slivers of green and sweet red pepper

Steps:

Place tenderloins in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Rub each with 1 teaspoon oil. , Combine the paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, salt if desired, cumin, nutmeg and cayenne; pat over tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes; thinly slice. Spread bread or buns with butter or mayonnaise; top with lettuce, pork and green and red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges