Making A HUGE Pork Tenderloin Sandwich From Scratch | Cooking The States (Indiana)

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin can be more affordable.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber and nutrients.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and healthy fats.

Add 180 grams of 105 degree Fahrenheit water, 5 grams of active dry yeast, and 8 grams of cane sugar to a stand mixer and let the yeast activate for 5 minutes.

Crack in 1 whole egg, add 360 grams of bread flour and 4 grams of kosher salt, then knead on medium speed until the dough comes together.

Incrementally add 2 tablespoons of tempered unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated.

Knead the dough until smooth and passes the window test, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Dust the work surface, turn out the dough, weigh it, and divide into six equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a log shape, tie into knots, and place on a lined baking tray.

Egg wash the rolls with 3-4 egg yolks and a dash of water, let rest for another hour, then preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Brush more egg wash on the rolls, optionally sprinkle with poppy seeds, and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the pork loin from the fridge, trim excess fat, and slice into 2-inch thick pieces, butterflying them.

Pound the cutlets to about 1/2 inch thickness using a hammer in a plastic bag.

Marinate the cutlets in 8 cups of buttermilk, 3 whole eggs, salt, and black pepper for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Blend 4 cups of breadcrumbs into a fine powder for breading.

Prepare an egg wash by blending the remaining 9 whole eggs with 1/4 cup of water.

Pat dry the marinated cutlets, spritz with water, then coat in breadcrumbs, egg wash, and flour.

Fry the cutlets in preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oil for 5-8 minutes until golden brown.

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