The Best Tenderloins In The Midwest Are Right Here In Nebraska
By Delana Lefevers|Published May 03, 2018
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Delana Lefevers
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
Pork tenderloins are one of those Midwest specialties that just aren’t the same anywhere else. While Iowa and Indiana both claim to have the best in the country, we know better. The giant pork tenderloins in Nebraska are the biggest, crunchiest, tenderest, most perfectly seasoned that you’ll ever enjoy. And while there are literally hundreds of places in the state to get a great one, we’d like to direct your attention to one particular dive bar that doesn’t get nearly enough attention for its tenderloin sandwich.
Keystone Tavern & Grill in Omaha is one of those neighborhood joints that locals love, but that isn't as widely known as some of its contemporaries.
You'll need a fork and knife to tackle this monster, and even then it's pretty likely that you won't be able to finish it all at once. That's ok, though - there's nothing quite like leftovers to calm the late-night tummy rumbles.
The patty itself is amazing, but don't forget about the sides. From crispy, perfectly seasoned fries to gooey mac and cheese to the crunchiest onion rings in town, the Keystone's side dish game is always on point.
They call their tenderloins "monsters," and that's no joke. Eat this massive patty plain with just the bun for a minimalist masterpiece or pile on all the fixin's for your own customized experience. Either way, this is a melt-in-your-mouth delight.
The Keystone's crowning achievement might be the Big Oinker, a huge tenderloin patty topped with smoked pulled pork and thick-cut bacon. You've got to be suitably prepared for this experience - can you handle it?
We wouldn’t dream of declaring one pork tenderloin the best in Nebraska because, to be honest, that would be insanely difficult. So let us know, Nebraska – where’s your go-to place for this oh-so-Midwestern delight?
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