How to Make Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic Midwestern comfort food, few dishes can rival the Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich. This iconic meal is a staple in Indiana and has a dedicated following due to its delicious and satisfying flavors. The golden, crispy breaded pork tenderloin is a popular option at local diners, roadside stands, and family-owned restaurants throughout the state.

What makes the Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich so special is the way it takes a simple...

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Ingredients

  • 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)

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Flatten pork slices, one at a time, by placing in between two pieces of sturdy plastic and pounding with a meat mallet until 1/4-inch thick and about 3 1/2x5 inches in size.
  • Whisk egg and milk together in a shallow bowl; stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, marjoram, and oregano until well blended. Place bread crumbs into another shallow bowl.
  • Dip each flattened cutlet into seasoned egg mixture, then dip into bread crumbs until thoroughly coated. Set breaded cutlets in a single layer on a piece of parchment or waxed paper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet until shimmering. Gently lower cutlets into the hot skillet and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place kaiser rolls, split-sides up, onto a baking sheet.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until toasted and hot, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from the oven and assemble sandwiches: Place fried cutlets on roll bottoms.
  • Add toppings in the desired order: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle, onion, tomato, and lettuce. Top sandwiches with roll tops and serve.
  • Nutrition

    478 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 1446mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 579mg