My Indiana Hoosier Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe

In July, Kraft Foods will be launching an interactive microsite on www.Outstandwich.com that will act as a virtual trip around the country, as we search of the best regional sandwiches. I was honored to be asked to create a recipe that represents the state of Indiana.

I have lived in Indiana for 12 years this month, and since I have lived here I have eaten a lot of great sandwiches.  An Indiana favorite (and truly a Hoosier original) is the Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich.  You can get a Pork Tenderloin sandwich almost anywhere here in Indiana, but I experience it at the State Fair a few years back.  While there are many variations of the recipe (I will actually share another later) this is my recipe that I created for Outstandwich.com!

Indiana Hoosier Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1lb Pork Tenderloin
• 3/4 Cup Flour
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1 tsp seasoned salt (you can also use Emeril’s essence or I used Rocky Mountain Seasoning from Penzeys)
• 1 clove garlic (optional)
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 package Panko Bread Crumbs
• Canola Oil for frying
• 4 Hamburger Buns
• Tomato, Lettuce, and condiments of your choosing

Begin by cutting the tenderloin into 4 large slices about 1 1/2 inches – 2 inches wide.  Butterfly the pieces of pork and put it between two pieces of Saran Wrap (I also did it inside a large Ziploc bag and it worked great).  Using the smooth side of a meat tenderizer mallet, pound the pieces of tenderloin until they are about 1/4 in thick.

Prepare your marinade by combining the buttermilk, eggs, and garlic into a marinating dish.  Combine flour, pepper, and seasonings together in a dish big enough for the pounded tenderloin pieces to fit in.  Coat each piece of tenderloin with the flour mixture and place in the marinade.  Marinade in your refrigerator overnight (this is also optional but will make for a very tender pork tenderloin).

When you are ready to fry, first coat the tenderloins on both sides with Panko Bread crumbs.  If you don’t have Panko you can use regular bread crumbs it just won’t be as crunchy (or tasty).  In a large skillet, heat enough canola oil to cover the tenderloins (about 1/2 inch) to 360 degrees.  Fry the pork tenderloin for about 3 minutes on each side, one at a time until golden brown.

Serve on a hamburger bun with a slice of tomato, lettuce and your favorite condiments.  Enjoy!

Calling all Cooks – Sandwich Search

Kraft wants your local sandwich recipe as well! For your chance to win a $100 AMEX gift card submit your favorite local sandwich recipes. You will also have the chance to be included in the interactive map on www.Outstandwich.com. I will feature your recipe in a post here on A Mom’s Impression Once the site goes live, Kraft will share your original sandwich recipe post (and mine) once it launches on July 18th!

Giveaway Ended.

This giveaway was made possible by Kraft.  While I was compensated for this post, all opinions are 100% mine.