Eric Hanson KCCI
·The finalists were JUST announced.
These are the top five restaurants in Iowa Pork producers’ “Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin” contest.
· Cliff’s Place – Manning
· Spillway Supper Club - Harpers Ferry,
· Stumpy's Bar & Grill - Duncombe,
· Tojo's Bar & Grille - Jamaica,
· The Roadhouse - Orange City,
“To qualify, pork tenderloins must be hand-breaded or battered. A traditional tenderloin starts with a pounded-out slice of pork loin that’s dredged through flour, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, or crushed crackers. The meat is then fried to a crispy, golden brown and served on a bun.
Judging of the top 40 restaurants took place this summer. That list included the five restaurants with the most nominations in each of IPPA’s eight districts, which helps ensure statewide representation.
The winning restaurant will receive $500, a plaque, a banner to display, and statewide publicity that will drive new business. The runner-up is awarded $250 and a plaque from IPPA.”
A committee of three will visit the restaurants soon and pick the winner.