Indulge in the irresistible allure of this Midwest-style Pork Tenderloin Sandwich—a culinary masterpiece! Encased in a crispy armor of crushed oyster crackers, the exterior boasts a delightful saltiness and crunch, while the interior unveils an extra juicy succulence. A symphony of flavors that defines sandwich perfection!

prep time: 20 MINUTES MINS

cook time: 16 MINUTES MINS

total time: 36 MINUTES MINS

Ingredients:

• 4 center-cut boneless pork loins (6 ounces each), pounded until 1/4” thin Note: Place each piece of pork between two large sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet, pound each piece of pork loin until about 1/4″ thick. 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, thoroughly beaten
• 2 cups crushed oyster crackers
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Frying:

• 3 cups frying oil

Assembly:

• 4 burger buns, lightly toasted
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup pickle chips
• 1/8 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions:

1. Generously season both sides of the pounded pork tenderloin pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge each pork piece in flour, ensuring to shake off any excess.
3. Dip each flour-covered pork into the beaten eggs, fully coating them and allowing any excess egg to drip off.
4. Finish by dredging each piece into the crushed cracker crumbs until thoroughly coated, shaking off any excess.
5. Season each coated pork piece with salt and pepper, then set aside.
6. Fill a large skillet with approximately 2 inches of oil (about 3 cups) and preheat the oil to around 350˚F.
7. Carefully place the breaded pork into the skillet and fry each cutlet on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Repeat the frying process for the remaining pork cutlets.
9. Transfer the fried cutlets to a cooling rack and season them with salt and pepper.

10. Spread a generous layer of mayo on both the top and bottom of each toasted bun. Place a pork cutlet on each bottom bun, followed by pickles and sliced onion if desired. Finally, press the top buns onto each sandwich. Ready to serve!