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A massive Hoosier Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich on a small bun with pickles and mustard.

Hoosier Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

An authentic Indiana classic featuring a massive, pounded pork tenderloin breaded in saltine crackers and fried to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless center-cut pork loin chops (about 6 oz each)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil for frying
4 hamburger buns, toasted
Toppings: Yellow mustard, dill pickles, sliced white onion, lettuce

Instructions

Step 1: Place each pork chop between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound the pork until it is approximately 1/4 inch thick and has significantly expanded in size.
Step 2: In a shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the pounded pork and let marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Prepare the dredging stations: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs with a tablespoon of buttermilk in a second dish, and crushed saltines in a third dish.
Step 4: Remove a piece of pork from the marinade. Coat it in flour, dip it into the egg wash, and then press it firmly into the saltine crumbs until fully coated.
Step 5: Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 350°F. Carefully lay the pork in the oil (you may need to cook one at a time due to the size).
Step 6: Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until the Hoosier Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich is golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
Step 7: Serve the hot Hoosier Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich on a toasted bun with mustard, pickles, onions, and lettuce.

Notes

Make sure to use a heavy skillet like cast iron for even heat distribution while frying your Hoosier Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Hoosier Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Indiana Pork Sandwich, Fried Pork Tenderloin, Midwest Recipes

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