Indulge in a taste of the Caribbean with our tantalizing Caribbean-Style Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches! This culinary journey takes you on a delightful adventure, where juicy pork tenderloin is marinated in a vibrant blend of spices, herbs, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. The tender and flavorful pork is nestled in soft, toasted bread, complemented by a symphony of toppings that include a creamy avocado-cilantro sauce, crunchy coleslaw, and tangy pickled onions. Savor the explosion of flavors in every bite, as the sweet and savory elements dance upon your palate. This article presents two delectable variations of the sandwich: the Classic Caribbean Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and the Spicy Caribbean Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Both versions promise an unforgettable taste experience, catering to diverse palates and preferences. Get ready to embark on a Caribbean culinary escapade with our mouthwatering pork tenderloin sandwiches!
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CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA
I love this recipe because of the depth of flavors and burst of colors. It's quick and easy to make. It's best when peaches are in season, but you could try strawberries or pineapple instead. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings (1-1/3 cups salsa).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary and seasoned salt. Rub over pork., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MIDNIGHT CARIBBEAN PORK SANDWICHES
These sandwiches are so tasty! They've got depth of flavor - savory, sweet, piquant, subtle and sublime. They're super easy to make and worth the (slow cooker) wait. -Elizabeth Bennett, Mill Creek, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add beer, brown sugar, 8 garlic cloves, cumin, 5 teaspoons chipotle peppers, salt and pepper; cook and stir until combined., Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour onion mixture over meat. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 6-8 hours., Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, remaining 2 garlic cloves and chipotle peppers. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables and 1 cup juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return pork and reserved vegetables and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns with avocado and mayonnaise mixture., Freeze option: Place shredded pork and vegetables in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently. Add a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CUBAN STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES AND FRIED PLANTAINS
Put The Buena Vista Social Club on the stereo and invite over a few friends to make a weeknight trip to Cuba! Put on your best cabana shirts and keep a limbo pole on hand!
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield Up to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Coat tenderloins with oil. Combine onion, garlic, citrus zest, salt, pepper and dried oregano in a pile on your cutting board. Pack this coating equally and evenly onto the tenderloins. Heat a large skillet. Add a drizzle of oil and sear tenderloin on all sides. Then place in hot oven to roast 20 to 25 minutes. Wash hands.
- Brush rolls with a little warm water and sprinkle the tops of the rolls with 1/2 teaspoon sugar each. Pile rolls on a baking sheet and place in oven with meat for 5 minutes to crust rolls and set sugar. Authentic Cuban rolls used for this sandwich are sweet. This sugar wash process gives a similar effect to store bought rolls. When rolls come out of oven, split and pile on serving plate.
- Preheat a stovetop griddle over medium high heat.
- Heat 1/4 cup corn oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Peel plantains and cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then slice each 1/2 into thirds on an angle. Arrange plantains in pan in a single layer and cook until crisp, continuously flipping for even browning. Remove from skillet to paper towel lined plate and season with fine salt.
- To assemble sandwiches: Thinly slice meat on an angle. Place ham and Swiss cheese on a serving plate, separating and fluffing up the shaved meat and cheese. Assemble sandwiches with desired fillings and place on a hot, buttered griddle. Use a heavy pan to press the sandwiches together. Toast until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side.
- Combine chopped pickles, sweet red pepper relish and scallions in a small bowl.
- Spread the relish on the tops of the rolls and pork slices, ham, and swiss cheese on the bottoms. Press the sandwiches together. Put about 1 tablespoon of butter on the hot griddle and spread to coat. Put 2 sandwiches at a time on the griddle, and top with a heavy cast-iron skillet. Toast sandwiches on the griddle, turning once, until golden, hot, and cheese is melted, 2 or 3 minutes per side.
- Serve with a few slices of plantains per person as a side dish. Frozen Mojitos Slushes make a great drink or dessert.
- In a blender, combine 1/2 pint sorbet or 1/2 can of lime aid with 4 shots of rum, 1/4 cup mint leaves and 1/2 tray of ice. Pulse, then blend on high until lime-mint slush is smooth. Pour drinks into 2 large cocktail glasses using a long handled spoon and repeat with remaining ingredients.
GRILLED CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA
A quick and easy way to grill pork tenderloin. Coated in a Caribbean spice mixture, grilled, and served with homemade peach salsa.
Provided by Joan Heeg
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Peach Salsa Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine peaches, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set peach salsa aside.
- Combine olive oil, brown sugar, Caribbean jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and seasoned salt in a second small bowl. Rub tenderloin with the spice mixture.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place tenderloin on hot grill and cook covered for 9 to 11 minutes. Turn and grill until tenderloin is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 11 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with peach salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 580.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
CARIBBEAN STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES
This recipe makes a wonderfully tasty pork sandwich, and is a favorite with the men in my family. You can adjust the "heat" to your liking.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray; place oven on medium-high heat until hot.
- Add tenderloins and cook about 10 minutes or until browned.
- Turn occasionally.
- Combine the apple cider or juice with the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour over the tenderloins.
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the tenderloin.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered, for about 40 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F.
- Occasionally, baste with the pan juices.
- When done, remove tenderloins to a cutting board and allow to stand for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the tenderloins are resting, heat the juices to boiling and cook until they are reduced to a thick syrupy sauce (about 10 minutes).
- Slice the tenderloins diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
- Serve on a baguette or roll sliced in half lengthwise.
- Top the sliced pork with the"sauce".
PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH
A classic sandwich in the Midwest, particularly popular in Iowa and Indiana, but there are regional variations throughout the entire United STates. I've always thought of this as a German schnitzel on a sandwich. It's crispy and crunchy... tender deliciousness!
Provided by lutzflcat
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Trim pork tenderloin of any fat and silver skin, and cut into 4 equal pieces. Place each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or in a resealable plastic bag. Pound the cutlets using a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness, flattening each piece.
- Combine flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a second dish. Add panko breadcrumbs to a third dish.
- Dry cutlets with paper towels, and dredge each in the flour mixture on both sides, shaking off any excess. Next dredge tenderloins in the egg-buttermilk mixture, shaking off the excess. Finally, turn cutlets in the bread crumb mixture, pressing down until completely coated. Transfer to a plate and let dry for at least 5 minutes.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet to between 350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C). Place a couple of breaded cutlets in the skillet, making sure not to crowd, and fry on each side for about 3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until cutlets are deep golden brown and crisp. Transfer the cutlets to a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Repeat the procedure with the remaining cutlets.
- Spread each roll with mayonnaise then add lettuce, pickle slices, and cutlets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1064.6 calories, Carbohydrate 109.8 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 53.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1995.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
Tips:
- To make your pork extra tender, you can brine it for several hours before cooking.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the pork tenderloin in a skillet over medium heat.
- You can use any type of bread you like for these sandwiches. A soft, fluffy bun works well, as does a hearty sourdough.
- If you're looking for a spicy sandwich, add some hot pepper sauce or cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise.
- For a more flavorful sandwich, top it with a dollop of mango salsa or pineapple salsa.
Conclusion:
Caribbean-style pork tenderloin sandwiches are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The pork is tender and juicy, the marinade is flavorful, and the sandwiches are topped with a refreshing slaw. If you're looking for a new sandwich recipe to try, this is one that you'll definitely enjoy.
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