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Indiana Moves to Officially Declare Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

1/10/2026

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Indiana State Senator Andy Zay introduced a bill to designate the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich as Indiana's official sandwich, which passed unanimously in the Senate Commerce and Technology Committee.
Zay said the designation could boost tourism and celebrate Indiana's agricultural heritage.
Senators discussed the sandwich during the hearing, and Senator Gary Byrne initially hesitated before voting in favor.
The bill would require the sandwich to be made from Indiana-raised pork.

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Indiana State Senator Andy Zay introduced a bill to designate the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich as Indiana's official sandwich, which passed unanimously in the Senate Commerce and Technology Committee.
Zay said the designation could boost tourism and celebrate Indiana's agricultural heritage.
Senators discussed the sandwich during the hearing, and Senator Gary Byrne initially hesitated before voting in favor.
The bill would require the sandwich to be made from Indiana-raised pork.