Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Blue Cheese

Name: Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 ounces blue cheese, preferably Maytag Blue, crumbled; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; All-purpose flour, for dredging; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups fine, dry bread crumbs; Two 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloins, each one sliced on the bias into 4 pieces and pounded 1/4 inch thick; Vegetable oil, for frying; 8 kaiser rolls, split; 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 2 large tomatoes, cut crosswise into 4 slices; Hot sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces blue cheese, preferably Maytag Blue, crumbled
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups fine, dry bread crumbs
Two 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloins, each one sliced on the bias into 4 pieces and pounded 1/4 inch thick
Vegetable oil, for frying
8 kaiser rolls, split
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 large tomatoes, cut crosswise into 4 slices
Hot sauce, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the yogurt, then whisk in the olive oil until smooth.
3
Stir in the blue cheese and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
4
Put the flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs into 3 shallow bowls.
5
Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper.
6
Dredge the pork cutlets in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs and bread crumbs.
7
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil until shimmering.
8
Fry 3 pork cutlets over moderately high heat until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
9
Drain on paper towels, then transfer the pork cutlets to a rimmed baking sheet.
10
Repeat with the remaining cutlets, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
11
Reduce the heat to moderate if they start browning too quickly.
12
Transfer the cutlets to the oven and bake for 3 to 4 minutes, until just cooked through.
13
Put the rolls in the oven, cut sides up, and bake for 1 minute, until the rolls are lightly toasted.
14
Spread about 2 tablespoons of the blue cheese dressing on each side of the rolls.
15
Mound 1/2 cup of the shredded lettuce on the bottom half of each roll.
16
Top with a tomato slice and a pork cutlet and close the sandwiches.
17
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve with hot sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 6 ounces blue cheese, preferably Maytag Blue, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

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