This Indiana Diner Serves The Biggest Tenderloin Sandwich You've Ever Seen

Indiana's oldest restaurant, The Log Inn, once served Abraham Lincoln. On that note, we have to wonder what Honest Abe would have thought about the Hoosier State's signature handheld, the tenderloin sandwich. It can be hard to explain to out-of-towners the appeal of this sando, which consists of pork tenderloin smashed flat until it's absolutely enormous, breaded and fried schnitzel style, then placed between a woefully insufficient amount of bread to contain its width. Indiana is pork country, and Indiana residents are proud of their tenderloins, often served at family restaurants and greasy spoons. Suffice it to say, these sandwiches stay well abreast of the list of old-school diner foods that are no longer popular.

At one such eatery, the Edinburgh Diner in Edinburgh, Indiana, you can order a tenderloin sandwich that's oversized even among its ilk. As seen on social media, the tenderloin portion of this diner's sandwich is almost as big as a dinner tray. Its bun is a silly, tiny little hat atop its immense bulk, a frivolous crown. The sandwich will easily serve two people, and they may even have leftovers. It's served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a side of fries, and the cost (as of this writing) comes in right around a 10-spot. The Edinburgh Diner apparently has some very tasty onion rings as well, but it's hard to imagine having room in your belly for much else besides this sandwich if you choose to order it. It defies logic and common sense, but definitely not good taste. Getting a glance at your tenderloin, you won't be wondering if pork is red or white meat; you'll simply be set adrift on a fantasy of the crispy, salty, piggy goodness that awaits.

On a Reddit forum dedicated to "absolute units" (a slang term for something that is bafflingly large), commenters were dazzled and bewildered by a picture of the famous Edinburgh Diner tenderloin. "What a profoundly impractical and strange way to serve this," one read, remarking on the absurdity of the tiny hamburger bun. Several Facebook reviews speak glowingly about the heft and deliciousness of the tenderloin, with many users admitting that it was the sole reason they visited the diner. "Tenderloin was huge and tasty!! I didn't even need sides," one satisfied buyer sighed. "The tenderloin sandwich will feed two, no kidding," a TripAdvisor commenter shared. "The portion size makes a mockery of the bun. Very well liked in town."

When looking at overall reviews, it becomes clear that the Edinburgh Diner is a no-frills, unfussy place to eat that also features a tenderloin sandwich bigger than your head. Some diners take issue with the lack of niceties (food is served on plastic trays with disposable utensils, for instance), but it might be the case that they are missing the point. A classic Hoosier tenderloin sandwich is food of the people. It's not haute cuisine, and it puts on no airs. If you ever are passing through Edinburgh and want a bellyful of Indiana pride at a fair price, you should check out this impressive, outrageous sandwich.