Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich
A tribute to Hoosier diner culture, this sandwich features thin, crunchy breaded pork cutlets tucked into toasted kaiser rolls with classic fixings. The pork is well-seasoned and golden, offering a juicy bite that contrasts with crisp lettuce, tart pickles, and fresh tomato. Serve Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich hot for a satisfying lunch or game-day meal.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
One at a time, place the pork slices between two pieces of sturdy plastic and pound with a meat mallet until 1/4-inch thick and about 3 1/2x5 inches in size.
- 3
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk together, then stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, marjoram, and oregano until well blended. Put the bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
- 4
Dip each flattened cutlet into the seasoned egg mixture, then coat it in the bread crumbs until thoroughly covered. Place the breaded cutlets in a single layer on parchment or waxed paper.
- 5
Heat oil in a large skillet until shimmering. Carefully lower the cutlets into the hot skillet and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the kaiser rolls, split-sides up, on a baking sheet.
- 7
Broil in the preheated oven until toasted and hot, about 1 minute.
- 8
Remove from the oven and assemble the sandwiches: Place the fried cutlets on the roll bottoms.
- 9
Add toppings in the desired order: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle, onion, tomato, and lettuce. Place the roll tops on the sandwiches and serve.
- Calories 692.3 kcal High 35%
- Protein 18.38 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 75.6 g 27%
- Total Fat 37.2 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.15 mg High 25%
- Sodium 985.86 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 2.67 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 6.11 g --
- Added Sugars 2.67 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 135.48 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 5.08 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 173.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 94.65 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 4.62 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
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- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich is made with 20 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Diced Onion, and Dill Pickle Slices. Each serving provides about 692.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Diced Onion, Dill Pickle Slices, Dried Oregano. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich?
- About 55 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 692.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 20 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich healthy?
- Traditional Indiana Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 692.3 calories and 18.38 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 985.86 mg (43% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.0 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.67 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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