Tailgaters Tenderloin Sandwiches
The full-flavored sauce gives an extra burst of flavor. Great as part of a tailgating spread or to make for your favorite Sunday easy-chair quarterback.
Ingredients
- 2 Smithfield Pork Tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
- 1/4 cup favorite (prepared) barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 24 (2-inch diameter) small sandwich or cocktail buns
- 1/2 cup favorite (prepared) barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Steps
In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing, cumin, pepper and garlic powder; brush onto pork tenderloins. Grill over medium-hot coals for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (To keep pork from sticking to the grill, spray coated pork lightly with cooking spray before placing on grill.) Transfer pork to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before cutting into thin slices. Meanwhile, stir together all sauce ingredients. Serve pork (hot or cold) on small sandwich buns; top with sauce.
Roasting Instructions: Place pork tenderloins in greased baking pan. Roast, uncovered, at 450 degrees F for 30 minutes or until internal temperture reaches 160 degrees F
Tailgate Tip: If you do not plan to grill at your tailgate party, grill or roast the pork ahead of time, refrigerate and serve cold.