8 Quirky And Unique Iowa Tenderloins You Just Gotta Try
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Kim Magaraci
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The best tenderloins in the world are right here in Iowa. You can walk down the main street in any of Iowa’s cities and find a place proclaiming to have the best Iowa Tenderloins – and there’s always a chance that they’re right. When you’re looking for something a little different, though, try one of these 8 unusual Iowa tenderloins that put a spin on our classic favorite sandwich.
The Philly Cheeseteak Tenderloin is an east coast twist on a Midwestern classic, and they've nailed it! This delicious tenderloin is topped with chopped steak, peppers, onions and melted provolone. Keep an eye out for The Barnyard Food Truck and follow their Facebook page for updates.
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You will want to bring a huge appetite and at least one other person to help you conquer the enormous tenderloin at St Olaf Tap.
106 S Main St., St. Olaf, IA 52072
106 S Main St., St. Olaf, IA 52072
AJ's serves up another one of the largest tenderloins around! Load it up with pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard and share it with your table, because this is one of the biggest platters you'll ever see.
101 Elm St., Mt Sterling, IA 52573
101 Elm St., Mt Sterling, IA 52573
Try the classic Northside, served on homemade bread, or try something totally new. The Jamaican Tenderloin is served with ham, pineapple, bell peppers and topped with tasty Jerk sauce. The Smothered has a bit of a southern twist, where the tenderloin is served with beef gravy and mushrooms. The Cedar Bridge is for those who like a little spice and is topped with jalapeño peppers and smoked gouda cheese.
61 E Jefferson St., Winterset, Iowa
61 E Jefferson St., Winterset, Iowa
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Load it up with all of the toppings - ketchup, mustard, lettuce, onions, pickles and tomatoes at this ice cream shop that really takes toppings seriously. This is close to a classic Iowa tenderloin, but there's something about the breading, the meat, and the tenderness that makes Double Dip stand out.
400 N Main St, Chariton, IA 50049
400 N Main St, Chariton, IA 50049
The oldest restaurant in Iowa makes one of the best tenderloins. Rather than being breaded in the same way as our typical tenderloins, the beer-battered coating of a Breitbach tenderloin sets it apart!
563 Balltown Rd., Sherrill, IA 52073
563 Balltown Rd., Sherrill, IA 52073
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Gramma's breakfast includes eggs, toast, hashbrowns, and a fresh, crispy tenderloin topped with homemade gravy. This is definitely the most Iowa way to start your day.
3408 N Plainview Rd., Walcott, IA 52773
3408 N Plainview Rd., Walcott, IA 52773
Yup, theres a crispy, delicious tenderloin under that! Forget chili cheese dog, this is fair food the Iowa way. Not Your Mothers Loin is unqiue, too, in that everything they serve is gluten free! Follow their food truck on Facebook here.
Where’s your favorite place to get a fresh Iowa tenderloin? If these 8 places don’t quite impress you, check out our list of The 10 Best Tenderloins In The Midwest – Right Here In Iowa and get ready for a culinary adventure.
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