Jul 14 2026
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Smoked Fried Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Como Smoke and Fire - South
Time2h
Serves4

Butterflied pork tenderloin. Par smoked, battered and fried to crispy perfection. Served with pickles, onions and mayo.

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Ingredients

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Pork Tenderloin

Batter

Frying

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Tenderloin

  1. 1

    Butterfly the Pork Tenderloin

    Place the pork tenderloin on a clean cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the tenderloin horizontally, but not all the way through, and open it like a book. This is known as butterflying.

  2. 2

    Season the Pork

    Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly on both sides of the butterflied pork tenderloin. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Par Smoking the Tenderloin

  1. 3

    Prepare the Smoker

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) using wood chips of your choice. Cherry or hickory work well for pork.

  2. 4

    Par Smoke the Tenderloin

    Place the seasoned pork tenderloin in the smoker, and smoke for about 30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C).

Battering and Frying

  1. 5

    Prepare the Batter

    In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add cold water while whisking until a smooth batter forms.

  2. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 7

    Batter and Fry the Tenderloin

    Dip the par-smoked pork tenderloin into the batter, coating it evenly. Carefully place it in the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

  4. 8

    Drain the Tenderloin

    Remove the fried tenderloin from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 9

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the sandwich buns lightly on a grill or in a toaster.

  2. 10

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a generous piece of the fried tenderloin on top, then add pickles and sliced onions before placing the top half of the bun.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Serve the smoked fried tenderloin sandwiches immediately with extra pickles and onions on the side.

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