Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
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4.6
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Resting Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
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Nothing says comfort food like this easy Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. This breaded pork tenderloin makes an easy 30 minute weeknight meal the family will love.
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Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
Flour Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt (or less, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Buttermilk Dip
- 1 cup buttermilk
For Frying
- 1/4 cup canola oil (or your favorite oil for frying)
To Make Sandwiches
- Buns
- Tomato slices
- lettuce
- red onion
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Instructions
Prepare the Pork
- Pork tenderloin usually comes in two pieces. Slice each piece of pork crosswise into 4 (or 5) chunks.2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
- Place each piece of pork flat on a cutting board. Start to slice each piece in half, but stop short of doing so, leaving the pork about an inch connected.
- Open each piece like a book, and use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound each piece of pork flat to about 1/2" thickness.
For the Flour Coating
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch and spices. Mix well. 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Pour 1 cup of buttermilk into another bowl. 1 cup buttermilk
- Take a piece of pork tenderloin and dunk it into the buttermilk. Then place the pork in the flour mixture and turn to coat.
- Place the pork on a plate to rest. The pork should rest for 10 minutes before frying. This helps the coating stay on the pork during cooking.
Fry the Pork
- Heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, place the breaded pork in the frying pan and allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes. 1/4 cup canola oil
- Turn the pork to cook on the other side and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. *The exact timing will depend on how thin you've pounded the pork.*
- Remove the pork to a wire rack with paper towels underneath to catch drips.
Make the Sandwiches
- Place a tomato, lettuce and onion on a burger bun. Add the pork tenderloin. Top with your favorite sandwich sauce. Finish off with the top bun.
Notes
- I've not tested the fried pork tenderloin in an air fryer, but I'm sure it would work! And you'd save a few calories by skipping the frying.
- The calories are based on the recipe making 8 pork tenderloin patties, with 1 serving being 1 patty (no bun or toppings). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
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Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
688mg
(29%)
Potassium
626mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
296IU
(6%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 688mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 626mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 296IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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