# @dmregister on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVrEuxIjf3a
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/58906585-dmregister-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-09T18:02:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Des Moines Register (@DMRegister) — https://gondola.cc/DMRegister

## Caption

Few Midwestern foods inspire the kind of regional loyalty — and friendly rivalry — as the breaded pork tenderloin. 

While both Iowa and Indiana claim bragging rights for inventing the sandwich, the exact origin remains as delightfully fuzzy as a diner countertop debate. What’s not in dispute is how deeply it’s woven into local food culture.

From century-old butcher counters to modern beer halls and beloved neighborhood bars, every kitchen puts its own spin on this comfort-food icon — and every Iowan has an opinion about who does it best.

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porktenderloin, desmoineseats, desmoinesfoodie, iowa, desmoines

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