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Philly Pork Sandwiches

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Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Preparation facts

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pork cube steaks (tenderized slices of boneless bottom round) cut in half, about 1-1/4 pounds total

2 Tbs garlic pepper

1 Tbs butter

4 thin slices Swiss cheese

4 large sandwich buns

Caramelized Onions:

4 cups yelow onions

2 tsp butter

2 tsp olive oil

1 Tbs sugar

Directions

Season steaks on both sides with garlic pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; melt butter and cook pork quickly, browning nicely on both sides, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Serve steaks in buns topped with some Caramelized Onions and slice of cheese.

Caramelized Onions:

Thinly slice 4 cups yellow onions; heat two teaspoons each butter and olive oil in large skillet; add onions and one tablespoon sugar and cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are a rich golden brown, about 25 minutes. Onions can be made ahead of time, covered and refrigerated for 2-3 days. Reheat in microwave or reheat gently in skillet.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 353
Calories from Fat 124 (35%)
% Daily Value*
21%Total Fat 14g
34%Saturated Fat 6.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.8g
14%Cholesterol 42mg
14%Sodium 337mg
12%Potassium 428mg
14%Total Carbohydrate 41g
13%Dietary Fiber 3.2g
Sugars 13g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
32%Protein 16g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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