Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches are a Midwest classic you’ll want to savor again and again. This easy yet impressive recipe features tender pork cutlets pounded thin, breaded in a perfectly seasoned coating of flour, paprika, and garlic, then fried to crunchy perfection. Served on lightly toasted sandwich buns and layered with creamy mayonnaise, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickles, these sandwiches are a hearty and satisfying meal for any time of day. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Perfect your sandwich game with this mouthwatering recipe that’s sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 sandwich buns
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices sliced tomatoes
- 8 slices pickles
Instructions
Slice the pork tenderloin into 4 equal pieces. Place each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until flattened to about 1/4-inch thickness.
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
Dredge each pork cutlet in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each piece is fully covered.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the breaded pork cutlets in the hot oil, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C). Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Lightly toast the sandwich buns, if desired.
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with a fried pork cutlet, a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, and pickles. Add the top bun to complete the sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy pork tenderloin sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 334.9 g | 429% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.5 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 137.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 812 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 7962 mg | 346% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.4 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 165.2 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2964 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
