Cajun Pork Sandwiches Recipe

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), trimmed
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 36 French bread slices or mini buns
• Butter
• Lettuce leaves
• Thin slivers of green and sweet red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place tenderloins in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Rub each with 1 teaspoon oil.
In a large bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, pepper, salt if desired, cumin, nutmeg and cayenne; pat over tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes; thinly slice. Spread bread or buns with butter or mayonnaise; top with lettuce, pork and green and red pepper. Yield: 3 dozen.