Shaved Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with caramelized apples and chimichurri mayo
I've never been excited about LEFTOVER grilled pork tenderloin until now! We'll be grilling double from now on. These were a hit for the whole fam. And so quick to throw together!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, arugula, caramelized onion, chimichurri, pork, sandwich, tenderloin
Servings: 1
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Lillie
- 1 brioche hamburger bun or favorite bun. I find these in the bakery section at Walmart, Stater Brothers, Ralphs, and Sprouts.
- 100 g brown sugar garlic pork tenderloin sliced super thin heated just BARELY in the microwave until it's not cold. No need for hot! That's what will make it taste reheated.
- 15 g chimichurri I always make this one when I make the pork so it's perfect to use the next day for these sandwiches!
- 15 g low fat mayo lite sour cream, or greek yogurt*
- 15 g caramelized onions see below
- 15 g caramelized apples see below
- 40 g sliced tomato
- Arugula
Caramelize onions and apples: Heat a large fry pan to medium high heat, spray with cooking spray, and add thinly sliced onion and apples, careful to keep each on their own side just so you can control what you take. You can do as much as you'd like. I did half an onion and a whole apple and had leftovers.
Sprinkle both with a little kosher salt and let sit for a couple of minutes to start cooking. Then turn pan down to medium-low and cook cover for 20-30 minutes until caramelized and tender. They will have cooked down by half. Prep everything else while they cook, stirring them occasionally, careful to keep them divided in the pan. (Unless you don't mind them all combined!)
Chimichurri mayo: Combine equal parts chimichurri and your base (low fat mayo, lite (or fat free) sour cream, or greek yogurt.)
Toast buns: Spray insides of brioche with a mist of cooking spray and place face down on a preheated pan to toast until golden brown. I always use my pancake skillet. Or you can broil them, just watch closely! But promise you won't skip the toast.
Build your sandwich: Top bottom bun with 2 tbs or 30 g of chimichurri spread, then 100 g of thinly sliced pork, 15 g each of the caramelized onions and apples, tomatoes, and arugula.
I hope you lid it with that toasty top bun... and enjoy!
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.5g | Protein: 34.7g | Fat: 10.5g