Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

Name: Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 1/2 pound pork tenderloin; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split; Optional toppings: lettuce leaves, tomato and pickle slices, and mayonnaise

This breaded tenderloin rekindles memories of a sandwich shop in my Ohio hometown. Even though I've moved away, I'm happy to say my family can still enjoy them thanks to this recipe. —Erin Fitch, Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/2 pound pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 hamburger buns or kaiser rolls, split
Optional toppings: lettuce leaves, tomato and pickle slices, 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 tenderloin crosswise into four slices; pound each 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.

Keep carbs to about 10g per serving by skipping the bun and serving the pork on grilled portobello mushrooms or eggplant slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 289 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches in Simple & Delicious August/September 2016

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rm4254

Sep 30, 2017

Where are the directions
jetluvs2cook

Apr 3, 2017

We love our pork tenderloins here in Indiana! This is a really good recipe!
recipeluv

Jan 21, 2017

This is my first ever recipe review. This recipe had only two reviews & both are 5-star. I like to try recipes with more ratings but I had leftover tenderloin I wanted to use so I thought I'd try it. I'm so glad I did. I made it exactly as written and my husband and I both loved it. It's a definite keeper - quick & very tasty! It now has three 5-star reviews! Thank you Erin Fitch!
shannondobos

Sep 7, 2016

Absolutely delicious! I wouldn't change a thing. This comes together quickly, and appealed to both my little ones. The recipe is also easy to scale upward for more people. My husband enjoyed the leftovers for lunch the next day too
PageRD

Jul 19, 2016

Crispy, tender, flavorful...and super easy. What a great weeknight meal! I skipped the bun and didn't miss it at all.