The Best Pork Tenderloin In The Midwest Can Be Found At This Unassuming Pub In Iowa
By Raymond Goldfield|Published February 21, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Pork tenderloin sandwiches are one of Iowa’s top food attractions. Pounded until they’re almost impossibly flat and large, the massive sandwiches taste great and make for some amazing photos! In the small city of Ogden, Iowa, you’ll find one of the state’s best examples – along with a full menu of midwestern delicacies in a laid-back pub setting.
When you step inside The Lucky Pig Pub and Grill, it's like stepping back in time. Inside, you'll find great food and an old-school atmosphere that makes it one of Iowa's hidden gems.
The restaurant may only have been open since 2011, but its casual atmosphere and welcoming staff make it feel like an Ogden institution. The food has a traditional Iowa flair with a few modern twists.
Before you dig into the main attraction, why not start with a plate of the pub's signature wings? (With a beer to wash down that spicy sauce, of course!) Keep an eye out for their frequent special deals on this favorite appetizer.
But we know what you're really here for - the restaurant's famous pork tenderloin sandwich. It lives up to the hype, with a crisp crust covering meat that's been tenderized and flattened. You'll want a knife and fork for this one!
If that's not quite enough pork on your sandwich, The Lucky Pig has you covered. Porky's Revenge takes that same massive pork tenderloin and adds a heaping portion of barbecued pulled pork and crispy bacon.
The restaurant has also developed a strong reputation for its barbecue. Their smoky, flavorful ribs come with your choice of sides including sweet baked beans.
The Lucky Pig is also known for its seasonal specials. Irish eyes are smiling every time March rolls around and the corned beef and cabbage returns to the menu.
Have you tried The Lucky Pig Pub and Grill’s pork tenderloin sandwich or any of their other specialties? Let us know in the comments section. If your Iowa road trip is taking you through Ogden, make sure to visit the pub’s official Facebook page to see what they’ve got cooking up.
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