Ingredients: |
Ingredients: Servings: 4 Sandwiches
1-1/2 lb. Pork Tenderloin or Pork Loin
Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, as needed, divided
1/2 cup AP Flour
1 tsp. Cayenne (optional)
3 lg. Eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
Vegetable Oil for frying
4 Hamburger Buns or Split Bread Rolls such as Ciabatta. See Note below.
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Mustard and/or Mayonnaise for serving.
FOR GARLICKY MAYO:
1/2 cup Mayo
1 tsp. Lemon Zest
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
1 clove Garlic, finely grated
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
|
Directions: |
Directions:Cut pork in half lengthwise, then in half crosswise, thus 4 pieces. Place each portion between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound until very thin and considerably larger than the bread. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Set up breading station with 3 wide, shallow bowls: flour, Cayenne if used, 1 tsp. each of salt and pepper in one; eggs in second; Panko crumbs in third.
In large, straight-sided, skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil to 350 degrees. Pre-heat oven to 225 degrees.
Working with one piece of pork at a time. Dip it in flour mix on both sides and pat off excess; then into eggs allowing excess to drip off; finally into Panko crumbs on both sides pressing crumbs into meat. Transfer meat onto mesh grating for few minutes to set breading.
Working in batches, place breaded pork into hot oil for about 3-minutes on each side, or until brown. Transfer to paper towel lined tray and season with salt. Place in oven to keep warm while preparing remaining pieces.
Serve on hamburger buns, or bread rolls and toppings in separate dished for your guests to choose.
Note: You can also serve "open-faced" with Split Bread Rolls such as Ciabatta, or even without buns. In the latter case, you may want to also omit lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickles and serve with cooked asparagus. |
This recipe for PORK TENDERLOIN SCHNITZEL SANDWICHES is from