Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwich: A Flavorful Family Meal
A succulent grilled pork tenderloin sandwich with caramelized onions, melted cheese, and tangy sauce on toasted bread. Perfect for summer cookouts or hearty weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pork:
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the Sandwich:
- 4 crusty rolls (ciabatta or French)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup arugula or spinach
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (rosemary/thyme)
Instructions
- Prep Pork: Mix paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Rub pork with oil, then spice mix. Let sit 15 minutes.
- Grill Pork: Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Grill pork 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temp reaches 145°F. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook onions in butter over low heat 20 minutes until golden.
- Make Sauce: Mix mayo, mustard, honey, and herbs.
- Assemble: Toast rolls. Spread sauce on both sides. Layer pork slices, onions, cheese (melt under broiler if desired), and greens.
- Serve: Cut sandwiches in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Time-saver: Use pre-marinated pork tenderloin
- Alternative cooking: Roast pork at 425°F for same time
- Extra flavor: Add grilled pineapple slices or pickled jalapeños
- Leftover idea: Use extra pork for tacos or salads
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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