I held up answering because you initially asked the question of Jazzfood, but now I'll chime in. The answer for us is, it depends on the size of the BPT.
One of our favorites is served at Christy’s Tasty Queen in Kansas City, KS. Their version includes a generous tenderloin, pounded out not too thin, but still overlapping a good sized bun. Lots of photos below in the linked Yelp page. Mrs. Roadhouse and I usually split the sandwich in half, then, as you describe, cut each half of the tenderloin itself again in half, then stack the two pieces on top of each other on each half of the bun.
We've had other BPTs that were pounded out so thin they not only overlapped the bun, but also the diner-style plate they were served on. These are generally my least favorite kind of BPT. IMO, they're pounded out purely for show, and lose quality in the process.
We had one at a little diner in a tiny town near Starved Rock where the tenderloin was paper thin, and easily more than a foot wide on all sides. It was served on a very small bun, about the size of a McDonald's bun, mostly for effect. We ended up asking for a second bun, then cutting the tenderloin in half, and folding each half, not just in half again, but in quarters. And it still overlapped the bun. We also had to ask for additional pickles, onions, lettuce and tomato for the second bun.
It was a wasted effort in the end because it just wasn't very good. The tenderloin was so thin, there was actually more breading than meat, rendering it dry and tasteless.
Christy's version is much thicker, allowing the meat to retain moistness, flavor, and textural integrity. FWIW, if anyone is thinking about trying Christy's next time they're in KC, keep in mind the BPT is the
only thing on the menu worth ordering. By their own admission, everything else served comes straight off the back of the Sysco truck. Frozen fries, frozen hamburger patties, etc. A BPT and a drink is all you need there.
Buddy
Christy’s Tasty Queen
1405 S 55th St, Kansas City, KS
(913) 287-2800
https://www.yelp.com/biz/christys-tasty-queen-kansas-city
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BuddyRoadhouse on September 22nd, 2024, 8:05 pm, edited 3 times in total.