Copycat Restaurant Lunch – Grilled Caramelized Pork Sandwich

Allergens

Gluten (in hoagie rolls), Dairy (Swiss cheese)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork tenderloin, thinly sliced 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper, to taste 6 hoagie rolls, split 3 cups shredded lettuce 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 6 slices of Swiss cheese Optional: pickles, coleslaw, or french fries

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the caramelized pork marinade.
2. Add thinly sliced pork tenderloin into the marinade, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for best results.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill the pork slices for 2 3 minutes per side or until caramelized and cooked through.
4. Assemble the sandwiches by layering grilled caramelized pork, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Swiss cheese on the bottom half of each hoagie roll.
5. Optional: add pickles, coleslaw, or french fries for a full on tailgate experience.
6. Place the top half of the hoagie rolls over the sandwiches and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to this dish is marinating the pork tenderloin in the caramelized sauce for an extended time, allowing it to soak up all the delicious flavors before grilling.

Notes

To truly capture the essence of a tailgate experience, serve these sandwiches alongside your favorite beverages and enjoy the company of friends and family.