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Tailgaters Tenderloin Sandwiches

Name: Tailgaters Tenderloin Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 24 Servings
Cuisine: Pork
Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each); 1/4 c favorite barbecue sauce; 1/4 c ranch salad dressing; 2 t ground cumin; 1 t coarsely ground pepper; 1 t garlic powder; 24 (2-inch diameter) small sandwich or cocktail buns; 1/2 c favorite (prepared) barbecue sauce; 1/2 c ranch salad dressing; 2 T chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe courtesy of The National Pork Board.

Makes: 24 servings
Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
1/4 c favorite barbecue sauce
1/4 c ranch salad dressing
2 t ground cumin
1 t coarsely ground pepper
1 t garlic powder
24 (2-inch diameter) small sandwich or cocktail buns
1/2 c favorite (prepared) barbecue sauce
1/2 c ranch salad dressing
2 T chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing, cumin, pepper and garlic powder; brush onto pork tenderloins.
Preheat grill* to medium heat, indirect cooking.
Place on grid and grill for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160ºF.
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.

*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.