Pork tenderloin
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Pork Tenderloin is a derivative of the Wiener Schnitzel and is prominent in the Great Lakes region of the United States, particulary Indiana.
The Pork Tenderloin was the subject of a 1998 documentary film, In Search of the Famous Hoosier Breaded Tenderloin. In the documentary, the two filmmakers search throughout Indiana in search of the perfect Pork Tenderloin sandwich.
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The primary differences between a Pork Tenderloin and a Wiener Schnitzel is that the Pork Tenderloin is made exclusively using pork and it is deep fried instead of pan fried. The Pork Tenderloin is also usually served on a bun and, as such, is often referred to as a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. There is a grilled variant of the Pork Tenderloin that omits the breading and grills the tenderloin instead of deep frying it.
A Pork Tenderloin is traditionally prepared from a thinly sliced piece of pork, hammered thin with a meat mallet. The meat is then dipped in flour, eggs and breadcrumbs before being deep fried in oil. After cooking, the Pork Tenderloin is then served on a hamburger bun. The sandwich can have many condiments such as cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles, and mayonnaise.
The sandwich is usually served with a side of french fries, though onion rings are often used instead.
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The primary variant of the Pork Ternderloin is a grilled pork tenderloin. This is a healthier variation as the pork is grilled instead of fried. The meat is seasoned or marinated and then placed on a grill. After cooking, the meat is placed on a hamburger bun and topped with condiments.
