The primary differences between a pork tenderloin sandwich and a Wiener Schnitzel are that the pork tenderloin sandwich is made exclusively using pork loin and it is deep fried instead of pan fried. The pork tenderloin sandwich is also usually served on a bun.[5] There is a grilled variant of the pork tenderloin that omits the breading and grills the tenderloin instead of deep frying it.
The sandwich is usually served with a side of french fries, though onion rings are often provided instead.[5]
Variants
A variant of the fried tenderloin sandwich is made with a grilled prepared pork loin. Recipes for this variant appear from New England to South Carolina.[10][11][12] The meat is seasoned, brined or marinated and cooked on a grill. After cooking, the meat is placed on a kaiser roll or hamburger bun and topped with condiments.[10]