Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Bourbon Sauce
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with these Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Bourbon Sauce. Perfectly seared and oven-roasted pork tenderloin is sliced into tender medallions and nestled between soft sandwich buns, topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and a rich, silky bourbon-infused sauce. This delectable sauce combines the sweetness of brown sugar, the tang of Dijon mustard, and the depth of bourbon, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Quick to prepare in under 45 minutes, this recipe effortlessly blends elegant cooking techniques like pan-searing and sauce reduction with everyday ingredients. Ideal for casual dinners or weekend gatherings, these hearty sandwiches are sure to leave your taste buds—and your guests—craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork tenderloin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup Bourbon
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 4 Sandwich buns
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 8 Tomato slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat or silver skin, then pat it dry with paper towels.
Combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub this mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin for 2-3 minutes on each side to get a golden brown crust.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the pork tenderloin for 15-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Once done, remove the pork from the skillet and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
While the pork is roasting, begin making the bourbon sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Carefully add the bourbon to the saucepan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
Stir in the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and heavy cream. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Slice the pork tenderloin into thin medallions.
To assemble the sandwiches, layer a sandwich bun with lettuce leaves, a few pork medallions, a couple of tomato slices, and a generous drizzle of bourbon sauce. Top with the upper half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5592 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 129.8 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3024 mg | 64% | |
*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.
