Whole30 Classic Roast Pork Sandwich

Elevate your sandwich game with this Whole30 Classic Roast Pork Sandwich, a fresh and flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite. Tender, herb-rubbed pork tenderloin is roasted to perfection with a savory blend of coconut aminos, garlic, and rosemary, then thinly sliced for maximum juiciness. Instead of traditional bread, crisp romaine lettuce leaves serve as the base, making this recipe fully Whole30 compliant and gluten-free. Layered with sweet honeycrisp apple slices, tangy pickles, sharp red onion, and a zesty Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar sauce, each bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory. Quick to prepare and ready in under 45 minutes, this light yet satisfying sandwich option is ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (Whole30 compliant)
• 0.5 cup pickles, sliced
• 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the coconut aminos, olive oil, minced garlic, ground black pepper, chopped rosemary, and salt.

Step 3

Rub the mixture all over the pork tenderloin, making sure it is evenly coated.

Step 4

Place the pork on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Step 5

While the pork is roasting, prepare the sandwich fillings by washing and drying the romaine lettuce leaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard with apple cider vinegar to create a tangy sauce.

Step 7

Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.

Step 8

To assemble the sandwiches, take a lettuce leaf and spread a small amount of the mustard sauce on it.

Step 9

Add a few slices of the roasted pork, some apple slices, pickles, and red onion.

Step 10

Fold the lettuce leaf to enclose the fillings, securing with a toothpick if necessary.

Step 11

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional sandwiches.

Step 12

Serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying Whole30 meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(978.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1064.6

Total Fat 44.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 308.4mg	0%
Sodium 6132.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.6g
Protein 115.8g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 127.3mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2779.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 44.0%

Carbs: 17.6%