If you’re getting tired of eating chicken, we’ve got the next best thing! These Breaded Tenderloins are the bomb. They’ve got an excellently crispy exterior and the meat within is so juicy and delicious! We think they taste their absolute best dipped in some sweet barbecue sauce, but we encourage you to be adventurous with your sauces, too. Dinnertime should be exciting! And that’s definitely the case when Breaded Tenderloins are up for grabs!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cornbread/muffin mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- barbecue sauce, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –In a shallow bowl, add the flour, the cornbread mix, the salt, and the pepper and mix to combine.
Step 2 –Dip the pork tenderloins in the egg, then in the flour mixture, patting to help the coating adhere.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
Step 4 –Add 1/2 of the pork tenderloins to the oil and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 5 –Transfer the pork tenderloins to drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
Step 6 –Carefully wipe the skillet clean.
Step 7 –Repeat the cooking process with the remaining oil and the remaining pork tenderloins.
Step 8 –Serve the breaded tenderloins with the barbecue sauce.
