Hoosier Pork-Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe

Name: Hoosier Pork-Tenderloin Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs center-cut boneless pork loin; 2 large eggs; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 sleeves saltines (about 80 crackers); 2 cups instant flour (such as Wondra); peanut oil, for frying; 4 soft hamburger buns, split; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded; 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 4 half-sour dill pickles, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 lbs center-cut boneless pork loin
2 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 garlic cloves, crushed
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 sleeves saltines (about 80 crackers)
2 cups instant flour (such as Wondra)
peanut oil, for frying
4 soft hamburger buns, split
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
4 half-sour dill pickles, thinly sliced

1
Cut the pork crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Put each piece flat on a cutting board and slice horizontally almost in half (stop about 1 inch from the other side). Open like a book. Sprinkle each with water, place between 2 pieces of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch thick with a mallet or heavy skillet.
2
Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, garlic, 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, and the cayenne in a shallow bowl. Add the pork, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
3
Pulse the crackers into coarse crumbs in a food processor, then transfer to a shallow dish. Put the flour in another dish. Remove each piece of pork from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Dredge both sides in the flour, dip in the buttermilk marinade again, then coat with the cracker crumbs.
4
Heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch peanut oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360u00b0F Fry the pork in batches until golden and cooked through about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
5
Spread both halves of each bun with mayonnaise and mustard. Layer the lettuce, tomatoes and onion on the bottom halves. Add a piece of pork and a few pickle slices. Cover with bun tops.

2068

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs center-cut boneless pork loin, 2 large eggs, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Hoosier Pork-Tenderloin Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hoosier Pork-Tenderloin Sandwich

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