Recipes Meat and Poultry Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich 4.7 (141) 114 Reviews 15 Photos An Indiana pork tenderloin sandwich consists of a breaded and fried pork tenderloin cutlet that's served on a bulky kaiser roll with lettuce, tomatoes, and basic condiments. It's not well known outside of the state, but if you ever come to Indiana, make it a point to try this specialty sandwich. Submitted by Kathi Richards Smith Updated on September 8, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 15 15 15 15 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 sandwiches Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 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) Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove from the oven and assemble sandwiches: Place fried cutlets on roll bottoms. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add toppings in the desired order: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle, onion, tomato, and lettuce. Top sandwiches with roll tops and serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 174 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 478 Calories 15g Fat 56g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 478 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 98mg 33% Sodium 1446mg 63% Total Carbohydrate 56g 20% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 7g Protein 30g 59% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Calcium 151mg 12% Iron 5mg 26% Potassium 579mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.