INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 23, 2024) ? Indulge in Indiana's iconic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich as 'Porktober' returns for its fourth year. Diners can celebrate by visiting locally-owned restaurants on the Tenderloin Lovers Trail?. The trail can be found on the?Indiana Culinary Trails Passport, launched by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the?Indiana Destination Development Corporation?(IDDC) and?Indiana Foodways Alliance?(IFA).

Since 1908, the breaded pork tenderloin (BPT) has been Indiana's unofficial sandwich. The golden-brown crust and notable size of Indiana's BPT has made it a fan favorite for years. Crispy and thin or thick and juicy, pounded and usually fried, tenderloin lovers recognize Indiana's mouthwatering BPT for almost always being bigger than the bun.

This little piggy went home this year! In October, the first 50 diners who use their Indiana Culinary Trails Passport to check in to two restaurants on the Tenderloin Lovers Trail? will win an exclusive 'Porktober'-themed sandwich saver.

"With the exclusive 'Porktober'-themed sandwich saver, you can take your tenderloin sandwich home in style and keep your favorite breaded pork tenderloin fresh," said Elaine Bedel, Secretary and CEO of IDDC. "The Tenderloin Lovers Trail? includes over 70 restaurants throughout Indiana that serve their take on the tenderloin sandwich. Restaurant-goers who use the free Indiana Culinary Trails Passport support local businesses and earn points towards prizes with every visit."

To participate in 'Porktober', sign up for the Indiana Culinary Trails Passport at?VisitIndiana.com/Cuisine. Each restaurant check-in earns points towards a variety of prizes including pie servers, tumblers, hats, sunglasses and more!

?Indiana Foodways is thrilled to partner with IDDC once again for Porktober," said Haley Anderson, President of Indiana Foodways Alliance. "This celebration is all about the delicious pork that brings friends together and flavors to life. It?s the perfect opportunity to get out and explore our beloved local pork tenderloin. Let?s savor the taste of community this season!??