Hoosier Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Center cut tenderloin fried golden brown and served with lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, mayo and mustard.
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Ingredients
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Pork Tenderloin
Toppings
Bun
Method
Preparing the Pork Tenderloin
- 1
Trim and Pound the Pork
Trim any excess fat from the pork tenderloin. Place it between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound it to about 1/2 inch thick using a meat mallet.
- 2
Season the Flour
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Coat the Pork
Dredge the pounded pork tenderloin in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is evenly coated on both sides.
Frying the Pork
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Pork
Carefully place the coated pork tenderloin in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 7
Prepare the Bun
Slice the hamburger buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.
- 8
Add Toppings
On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, tomato slices, and dill pickles.
- 9
Add the Pork and Condiments
Place the fried pork tenderloin on top of the toppings. Spread mayonnaise and mustard on the top half of the bun, then place it on top.