Classic Indiana Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Ingredients List

• 4 (4 ounce) slices of pork tenderloin, cut across the grain

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

• ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt

• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram

• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 ½ cups bread crumbs

• ½ cup peanut oil for frying

• 4 kaiser rolls, split

• 4 teaspoons mayonnaise, or as needed (Optional)

• 4 teaspoons ketchup, or as needed (Optional)

• 4 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard, or as needed (Optional)

• 4 slices dill pickle (Optional)

• 4 slices onion (Optional)

• 4 slices tomato (Optional)

• 4 leaves lettuce (Optional)

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients needed for the recipe.

Pound the pork slices individually by placing each between two sheets of heavy plastic and using a meat mallet to flatten them to a 1/4-inch thickness, about 3 1/2 by 5 inches in size.

In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, marjoram, and oregano until fully combined. In a separate shallow bowl, place the bread crumbs.

Coat each flattened cutlet first in the seasoned egg mixture, then dredge it in the bread crumbs, ensuring it's fully covered. Lay the breaded cutlets in a single layer on parchment or wax paper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Carefully add the cutlets to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.

Broil the rolls in the preheated oven for about 1 minute, or until they are toasted and hot.

Take the rolls out of the oven and assemble the sandwiches: Place the fried cutlets on the bottom half of each roll.

Add the toppings in your preferred order: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. Place the top halves of the rolls on the sandwiches and serve.

Editor's Note:

The nutritional information for this recipe includes the total amount of breading ingredients. The actual quantity of breading consumed may vary. We've estimated the oil absorption for frying at 10% based on typical cooking methods, but this can change depending on factors such as cooking time, temperature, ingredient density, and the type of oil used.

Nutrition Information (per serving)