Sweet-Spiked Pork Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Sweet-Spiked Pork Sandwiches
27 min.
4
313kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than these Sweet-Spiked Pork Sandwiches! This delightful recipe is not only dairy-free but also quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family.

Imagine tender slices of pork tenderloin, seasoned to perfection and cooked to juicy, slightly pink perfection. The magic happens when you deglaze the pan with a rich combination of cola and bourbon, creating a luscious sauce that adds a unique twist to your sandwich. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the tangy kick of Dijon mustard spread on lightly toasted Chicago Italian bread.

With just 27 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can serve up this mouthwatering main course in no time. Not only is it satisfying, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that keeps your meal balanced, with 38% of calories coming from protein. Pair these sandwiches with a refreshing Spicy Celery Seed Coleslaw for a complete meal that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds and bring joy to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup bourbon 
  • 3.2 ounce chicago bread italian lightly toasted
  • cup coca-cola 
  • 2.5 tablespoons dijon mustard country-style
  • 0.8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper black
  • pound pork tenderloin trimmed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and pepper; coat with cooking spray.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  3. Add pork; cook 3 minutes or until browned on 1 side.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low; turn pork over. Cover and cook 17 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160 (slightly pink).
  5. Remove pork from pan. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  6. While pork is standing, increase heat to medium-high, and add cola and bourbon to pan. Bring to a boil; cook 7 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup.
  7. Spread mustard evenly on one side of bread slices.
  8. Cut pork into thin slices.
  9. Add pork slices to sauce, tossing to coat. Arrange pork slices over mustard. Spoon sauce evenly over pork.
  10. Serve with: Spicy Celery Seed Coleslaw

Nutrition Facts

Calories313kcal
Protein38%
Fat35.44%
Carbs26.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.5
Glycemic Load
3.63
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
16.171739292048%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:313.3kcal
15.66%
Fat:10.81g
16.63%
Saturated Fat:5.17g
32.34%
Carbohydrates:18.22g
6.07%
Net Carbohydrates:16.92g
6.15%
Sugar:12.44g
13.82%
Cholesterol:73.71mg
24.57%
Sodium:395.29mg
17.19%
Alcohol:5.01g
100%
Alcohol %:2.88%
100%
Caffeine:4.72mg
1.57%
Protein:26.07g
52.15%
Vitamin B1:1.18mg
78.83%
Selenium:38.19µg
54.56%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.44%
Vitamin B3:8.66mg
43.29%
Phosphorus:305.7mg
30.57%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.45%
Zinc:2.27mg
15.14%
Potassium:522.23mg
14.92%
Iron:1.85mg
10.25%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.93%
Magnesium:39.62mg
9.9%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.64%
Copper:0.12mg
5.89%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.41%
Fiber:1.29g
5.17%
Folate:15.01µg
3.75%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.91%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Calcium:14.51mg
1.45%
Source:My Recipes