Grillin with the Guru – Guru Sandwiches

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Guru Kicked Up Sandwiches

Anything between two pieces of bread is a sandwich, but the ingredients chosen and how they are treated make all the difference. 

These sandwiches feature grilled pork tenderloin, sautéed shrimp, pickled vegetables, and a homemade dressing instead of mayonnaise.

These sandwiches are great for parties and entertaining as they can be sliced into individual portions. 

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 2lbs. Pork tenderloin
  • 4 ounces Butter (unsalted)
  • 1 large Yellow onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 quart Whipping cream
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 lb. Cheese of choice (Melty such as Havarti, Monterrey Jack, etc.)
  • Assorted pickled vegetables (carrots, pickles, jalapenos, etc)
  • Louisiana Love Seasoning Blends to taste 

Method:

  1. Prepare a hardwood fire.
  2. Dry tenderloins of excess moisture using paper towels. 
  3. Lightly oil tenderloins and season to taste with Louisia Love Seasoning Blends.
  4. Grill tenderloins to 135º internal temperature, then remove and let rest to room temperature.
  5. Place a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
  6. Once melted, add onions and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring frequently until translucent.
  7. Add garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Whisk in flour making sure it is all incorporated.
  9. Slowly add cream while stirring. Once boiling reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
  10. Split bread length wise and lightly toast on grill, then remove.
  11. Slice tenderloin into ½ inch pieces (about the width of a finger).
  12. Pour any collected juices into the sauce and stir to incorporate.
  13. Spread a liberal amount of sauce on each half of bread, then layer pieces of tenderloin, slices of cheese, and pickled vegetables. 
  14. Close sandwich and return to cold part of grill for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted, turning occasionally. 
  15. Remove, allow to rest for 3-5 minutes, slice, and serve.

Grilled Shrimp Sandwich

The ingredients and method are the same for this sandwich except for the cooking of the shrimp which is as follows.

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces Unsalted butter
  • 2 lbs. Louisiana Shrimp (50-70 count)
  • Xtra Cajun Seasoning Blends to taste

Method:

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  3. Lightly oil shrimp and season with Xtra Cajun Seasoning Blends to taste. 
  4. Once butter is hot, add shrimp and sauté until just pink, then remove and allow to cool. 

Stay hungry.