Tempura Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
608 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tempura Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
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Inspired by the world famous pork tenderloin sandwich at Kitty's Cafe in Kansas City, this sandwich trades the traditional breaded pork tenderloin with an airy and crunchy tempura batter. The pork sandwich is finished with lettuce, tomato, and a drizzle of hot sauce for a little extra kick.
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Ingredients
- 2 Pounds boneless pork loin chops thin as possible
Tempura Batter
- 1.5 Cups all-purpose flour
- ½ Cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning
- 2 Cups club soda Cold
- 1 egg Beaten
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Instructions
- You want your pork cutlets as thin as possible. If they are over ¼ inch thick, place between 2 pieces of parchment paper and pound thin with a meat mallet.
- Lightly season the pork with salt and pepper, to taste.
Make the tempura batter
- Add the dry ingredients to a medium sized bowl and mix to combine.
- In a second bowl beat together the egg and cold club soda. Add the mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix to make a smooth batter.
- Dip the pork cutlets in the batter and fry in batches as described below.
Frying the tempura pork
- Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry the tempura pork tenderloin cutlets for 90 seconds then flip and cook an additional 90 seconds. Cook in 30 second intervals as needed to reach desired color and an internal temp of at least 140 degrees.
- Move to a paper towel covered plate and allow to drain for 1-2 minutes.
Assemble the sandwich
- Place tomato on the lower bun and top with 2 pieces of tempura fried pork tenderloin. Top with shredded or chopped lettuce and drizzle with hot sauce as desired.
Notes
- You want your tempura batter cold so use chilled club soda. Using a warm batter can result in a dense, bready, soggy tempura.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
608kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
1888mg
(79%)
Potassium
915mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 608 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 608kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1888mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 915mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
18 reviews
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