pork essentials: breaded stuffed pork tenderloin

How To Make pork essentials: breaded stuffed pork tenderloin

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 3
  Take the boneless pork loin, and pat dry with paper towels.
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  Step 4
  Use a sharp knife to slice it in half, but don’t cut all the way through.
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  Step 5
  Chef’s Tip: Cut down enough, so that you can open the pork loin like the pages in a book.
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  Step 6
  Take a meat hammer, and beat that poor pork loin until it's very thin.
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  Step 7
  Chef’s Note: Pick up the Michael Jackson song: Beat It… play it loud and beat away.
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  Step 8
  Lay a piece of Swiss cheese on one half of the beaten pork loin.
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  Step 9
  Add the ham.
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  Step 10
  Add the pickles.
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  Step 11
  Add another piece of Swiss cheese.
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  Step 12
  Fold the other half over the top, and press down firmly.
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  Step 13
  Place in the refrigerator and allow it to rest for about 15 minutes.
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  Step 14
  Place the beaten egg, the flour, and panko breadcrumb into separate dishes.
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  Step 15
  Add about 1/2 inch (1.2cm) oil in a sauté pan, and heat up to 350f (175c).
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  Step 16
  Add the pork loin to the flour and thoroughly coat.
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  Step 17
  Shake off the excess, and place into the beaten egg.
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  Step 18
  Shake off the excess and coat with the panko breadcrumbs.
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  Step 19
  Add the breaded pork loin to the hot oil.
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  Step 20
  Cook until golden brown, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.
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  Step 21
  Remove from the oil, and drain on a paper towel.
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  Step 22
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 23
  Cut on the diagonal into 1-inch (2.5cm) slices, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
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  Step 24
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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