Pork Tenderloin on Focaccia Bread
Right now pork prices are very reasonable, and pork tenderloin is a no fail choice; it is tender and cooks up fast. Shredded or thinly sliced, it makes a great sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 1/2tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1tsp ground fennel seeds
- 3tbsp olive oil
- Sauce
- 1tsp garlic powder
- 1/2tsp salt
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 3tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 2tbsp honey
- Toppings
- picked onions
- arugula or lettuce of your choice
- sweet pickle slices
- 8 slices focaccia bread
Directions
- Dry the meat rub it all over with the salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and sear the meat on all sides.
- Place the tenderloin on a preheated grill and cook over medium heat until an internal temperature of 155F is reached.
- Remove meat from grill and let stand covered for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Set aside.
- Shred the meat or slice it into thin rounds and add it to the sauce and stir to combine well.
- Layer arugula or lettuce leave on one slice of focaccia bread. Add pork and top with pickled onions and or pickle slices. Top with second slice of focaccia bread.
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