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Other Cooking Equipment => Cast Iron & Campfire Cooking => Topic started by: Old Dave on August 11, 2014, 09:17:30 AM

Title: Tavern Tenderloin
Post by: Old Dave on August 11, 2014, 09:17:30 AM: I have enjoyed this old Midwest treat for many years and fried up a couple more today in a black iron skillet.

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I start with some whole pork loin and cut each piece about 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inch wide. I then place it in a gallon Zip-Lock bag and pound out each piece until it’s about the size of a plate.

I run it thru an egg wash and then place it into my breading which consists of flour, Panko Crispy bread crumbs, and salt and pepper.

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Use enough lard or Crisco in a black iron skillet or Dutch oven to fill it about 3/4” deep and bring the temp up to just over 350 degrees and fry the tenderloins until done turning once. It just takes a few minutes a side.

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Ready for the sandwiches.

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I like to toast my bun and then add the tenderloin, some lettuce, tomato, and a slice of onion along with some mayo or horsey sauce and close it up.

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Wow!! Just like I would get from the tavern or local greasy spoon restaurant. Love it!
Title: Re: Tavern Tenderloin
Post by: sliding_billy on August 11, 2014, 09:26:42 AM: Oh my. I think I have a loin in the freezer. #lightbulb!
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Post by: TwoPockets on August 11, 2014, 09:28:05 AM: Nice! I'd eat that!
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Post by: TMB on August 11, 2014, 10:31:21 AM: Nice, now send me one to try ;)
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Post by: HighOnSmoke on August 11, 2014, 10:56:01 AM: Very nice looking tenderloin sammie Dave!
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Post by: muebe on August 11, 2014, 11:01:26 AM: Great idea Dave!
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Post by: drholly on August 11, 2014, 11:16:48 AM: You take me back to my days n Iowa - excellent! Thanks!
Title: Tavern Tenderloin
Post by: Pappymn on August 11, 2014, 11:20:59 AM: Quote from: drholly on August 11, 2014, 11:16:48 AM
You take me back to my days n Iowa - excellent! Thanks!

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You need a bigger bun ???
Title: Re: Tavern Tenderloin
Post by: sparky on August 11, 2014, 01:52:45 PM: going to need a couple eggs over medium plz. ;)
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Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on August 11, 2014, 02:17:36 PM: That looks delicious, excellent job. ;)
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Post by: drholly on August 11, 2014, 02:27:03 PM: Thinking about making this for the family and two boyfriends.... I remember a really nice mustard when in the Amana Colonies....
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Post by: Old Hickory on August 11, 2014, 02:57:18 PM: Beautifully done Dave. My Mom made that dish in the cast iron skillet when I was a kid in Tennessee, wonderful memories.