Monticello is the epicenter of breaded pork tenderloin in Iowa. The top 5 contenders for tenderloin sandwich of the year have been named. **UPDATE**

[lucas80]

2 reasons to go to Monticello. Stuart is out of the way, and, I gotta be honest, as someone who has lived in Iowa for most of my life, two of these towns don't ring a bell.
Side note, breaded, or GTFO.
https://www.kcrg.com/2024/10/01/finalists-named-iowas-best-breaded-pork-tenderloin/

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

This should be in the thread about horrible Midwest staples. Nasty fvcking sandwiches.

 

[lucas80]

This should be in the thread about horrible Midwest staples. Nasty fvcking sandwiches.

 

[millah_22]

This should be in the thread about horrible Midwest staples. Nasty fvcking sandwiches.

 

[TunzaHawk]

I’ve been to the Bronson bar. I still like Darrell’s place in Hamlin.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

 

[Roncuba55]

This should be in the thread about horrible Midwest staples. Nasty fvcking sandwiches.

Not surprised you are a vegetarian.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

 

[Fan In Black]

breaded tenderloins are good no matter where you eat them.

 

[Aardvark86]

Sorry but Monticello is in Virginia.

 

[GOHOX69]

I'm Indian American and man I'll tell you what. Most American cuisine is sketch but a good fried tenderloin is a thing of beauty. Those who disagree are treasonous traitors and belong in Tehran.

 

[lucas80]

I'm Indian American and man I'll tell you what. Most American cuisine is sketch but a good fried tenderloin is a thing of beauty. Those who disagree are treasonous traitors and belong in Tehran.

Prove you aren't from Tehran, what are the ideal toppings for such a beauteous sandwich?

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

I'm Indian American and man I'll tell you what. Most American cuisine is sketch but a good fried tenderloin is a thing of beauty. Those who disagree are treasonous traitors and belong in Tehran.

 

[GOHOX69]

Prove you aren't from Tehran, what are the ideal toppings for such a beauteous sandwich?

I'm a weirdo so I make a hot mess. I put everything on it including extra mayo.

 

[ConvenientParking]

Sorry but Monticello is in Virginia.

The Great Jones County Fair is in Monticello. Jones County, Iowa. Not the okay Jones County Fair.

 

[Tenacious E]

This should be in the thread about horrible Midwest staples. Nasty fvcking sandwiches.

 

[ButtersHawk]

It took the beautiful Pork Tenderloin sandwich for us to finally agree on something.

 

[SA_Hawk]

Depot Deli and Lounge in Shenandoah, IA hands down is the best in the state.

 

[jonesy5960]

This should be in the thread about horrible Midwest staples. Nasty fvcking sandwiches.

I can't believe people still eat this shit.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

It took the beautiful Pork Tenderloin sandwich for us to finally agree on something.

The name itself is an oxymoron, I’ve never had a “tender”loin sandwich that wasn’t like chewing on a big piece of gristle. There’s nothing tender about it.

 

[ButtersHawk]

The name itself is an oxymoron, I’ve never had a “tender”loin sandwich that wasn’t like chewing on a big piece of gristle. There’s nothing tender about it.

I've had good and bad. But a good one is one hell of a lunch in my opinion

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

I've had good and bad. But a good one is one hell of a lunch in my opinion

Apparently I’ve only ever had bad.

 

[hawkdave007]

"Epicenter"

 

[Slappy Pappy]

This should be in the thread about horrible Midwest staples. Nasty fvcking sandwiches.

A Midwest staple because the Midwest was settled by Germans immigrants who grew up eating them at home:

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[Pinehawk]

This guy does short video reviews of tenderloin sandwiches from all 99 Iowa counties.

The Iowa Gallivant

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[Hawki97]

Apparently I’ve only ever had bad.

Go to Shakespeare’s in Iowa City. Light breading, tender loin, delish. @lucas80 can confirm.

That said, they’re not my favorite. I like them flattened AF and big-as-my-head crispy goodness.

 

[Hawki97]

2 reasons to go to Monticello. Stuart is out of the way, and, I gotta be honest, as someone who has lived in Iowa for most of my life, two of these towns don't ring a bell.
Side note, breaded, or GTFO.
https://www.kcrg.com/2024/10/01/finalists-named-iowas-best-breaded-pork-tenderloin/

I’ve had 4 of these 5. Bronson is the only one I haven’t had. The Market at the Tap is fantastic.

 

[millah_22]

I’ve had 4 of these 5.

This is why you should be HOBT President

 

[Hawki97]

This is why you should be HOBT President.

If loving tenderloins is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Apparently I’ve only ever had bad.

Quit eating at gas stations.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Quit eating at gas stations.

Lol. I’ve never had a gas station tenderloin. My grandma used to make them, not sure where she got them from, but they were gross and chewy as leather. For that reason I never ordered them from anywhere else. I’m vegan now, so I guess I’ll never know if there is such a thing as a good tenderloin.

 

[ozzie8]

Have both Monticello locations. Both glorious

 

[jonesy5960]

Quit eating at gas stations.

What?? Based upon the information I've gathered on this site, gas stations are one of the few options for fine dining in the state of Iowa.

 

[lucas80]

Go to Shakespeare’s in Iowa City. Light breading, tender loin, delish. @lucas80 can confirm.

That said, they’re not my favorite. I like them flattened AF and big-as-my-head crispy goodness.

That is a tasty tenderloin at Shakes.

 

[QChawks]

it's the size that matters

 

[lucas80]

I'm a weirdo so I make a hot mess. I put everything on it including extra mayo.

Mayo is acceptable, but, what about catsup?

 

[Fan In Black]

Lol. I’ve never had a gas station tenderloin. My grandma used to make them, not sure where she got them from, but they were gross and chewy as leather. For that reason I never ordered them from anywhere else. I’m vegan now, so I guess I’ll never know if there is such a thing as a good tenderloin.

did your grandma trim the fat from the tenderloin and then flatten with a mallet and roller? to about 1/2 inch

I ask because my grandma made "steak sandwiches" that were just a cut of ribeye between buns. pretty gnarly to eat. nothing like a Philly steak sandwich.

 

[gojojo]

Go to Shakespeare’s in Iowa City. Light breading, tender loin, delish. @lucas80 can confirm.

That said, they’re not my favorite. I like them flattened AF and big-as-my-head crispy goodness.

Speare's was always a favorite place in the latter college years and our softball team sponsor. They have fantastic bar grub

They, and Jon's in Tiffin, are the best loin in the area imo.

 

[OILCHECKER]

Mayo is acceptable, but, what about catsup?

Neither mayo nor ketchup is acceptable.

Mustard, onion and tomato are the only suitable toppings.

 

[Roncuba55]

Jon's in Tiffin

Used to stop there on my way fishing, them and old Rookies in North Liberty had some of the best chicken strips I have ever eaten. Have not tried the Tenderloin there, will now when I'm out that way.