Hoosier Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Name: Hoosier Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 6 tablespoons panko bread crumbs; 4 pork tenderloin filets (6 ounces each); 3 tablespoons canola oil; 4 hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split; Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, tomato, sliced onion, pickle slices, mustard and mayonnaise

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These pork tenderloin sandwiches are just like the ones you can get at the fair! The pork is way bigger than the bun, which is what makes it fun. —Erin Fitch, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ingredients

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
6 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
4 pork tenderloin filets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons canola oil
4 hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split
Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, tomato, sliced onion, pickle slices, mustard and mayonnaise

Directions

In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Place egg in another shallow bowl. Combine bread crumbs and place in a third shallow bowl.
Cut lengthwise through the center of each pork filet to within 1/2-in. of bottom. Open each piece flat; cover with plastic wrap. Pound each filet with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help adhere.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook pork 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels. Serve in buns, with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 511 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 811mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 43g protein.