Description:

Succulent pork tenderloin seasoned with Aleppo pepper and served in sandwiches with crisp fennel and a tangy yogurt sauce, offering a delightful blend of spicy, aromatic, and fresh flavors.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

  • Grill or skillet Mixing bowl Knife Cutting board

Ingredients:

  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb)
    2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    4 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
    For the yogurt sauce:
    1 cup Greek yogurt
    1 clove garlic, minced
    Juice of 1 lemon
    Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Prepare Pork: Season the pork tenderloin with Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Cook Pork: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 145F (about 20 minutes), turning occasionally. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

Make Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Assemble Sandwiches: Spread some yogurt sauce on the bottom half of each ciabatta roll. Top with sliced pork and fennel. Cap with the top halves of the rolls and serve.