CAJUN PORK SANDWICHES

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This recipe's simple spice rub gives pork tenderloin an irresistible flavor. You'll watch in delight as these tasty open-faced sandwiches disappear from the buffet table! -Mae Kruse, Monee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), trimmed
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
36 French bread slices or mini buns
Butter or mayonnaise
Lettuce leaves
Thin slivers of green and sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • Place tenderloins in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Rub each with 1 teaspoon oil. , Combine the paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, salt if desired, cumin, nutmeg and cayenne; pat over tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes; thinly slice. Spread bread or buns with butter or mayonnaise; top with lettuce, pork and green and red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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These sandwiches are so good! I make them all the time.


MOIN Niazi
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I love these sandwiches! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing.


Connor Metcalfe
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The pork was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking the pork for a shorter amount of time next time.


Thark Sat
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I've made these sandwiches several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Star Bw√∏y
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These sandwiches were easy to make and tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Alex Owuor
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I'm not a big fan of Cajun food, but these sandwiches were surprisingly good. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce had just the right amount of heat.


Akhanolu Victory
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I made these sandwiches for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Antranete COMPTON
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sandwiches turned out great! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Seva Noshyn
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these sandwiches again and again.


Muslim Kafela
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I made these sandwiches for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


Nayeem hasan Joy
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These sandwiches are so good! The combination of the pork, sauce, and coleslaw is perfect.


Alifh Haseen
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The pork was a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was amazing. I'll try cooking the pork for a shorter amount of time next time.


Robert Romo
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these sandwiches without any problems.


Carla van Aardt
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These Cajun pork sandwiches were a hit at my last party! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce had just the right amount of heat. I'll definitely be making these again.