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The pick is in.The Iowa Pork Producers Association has named its winner for the 2024 best breaded pork tenderloin. The five finalists were named earlier this month:Bronson Bar in BronsonDairy Sweet in DunlapRuby’s Pub and Grill in StuartThe Blind Pig in MonticelloThe Market at the Tap in Monticello The winner was announced Thursday morning. Dairy Sweet is the 2024 winner and is now the first restaurant to win the honor more than once in the 22-year history of the competition.Lori and Greg Thomsen have owned Dairy Sweet since 2013. Lori's parents operated the restaurant when it won the contest in 2005.According to a news release from the Iowa Pork Producers Association, the Thomsens have refined their tenderloin recipe and use center-cut boneless pork loin for a consistent, quality sandwich. “It is a privilege for us to win, not only for ourselves but for our employees who take pride in their work and making our community happy,” Lori said in the release.Dairy Sweet sells about 40,000 tenderloins each year. sJudge Phil Carey, who evaluated the top five finalists, said it's clear why it's so popular.“We walked into the restaurant and saw that most of the customers were eating a breaded pork tenderloin," he said in the release. "That’s how you know you’re in the right spot. Then tasting it the sandwich had great flavor, was very tender, and the light breading worked very well with the pork.” Dairy Sweet earned a $500 cash prize and a plaque. The runner-up, Ruby's Pub and Grill in Stuart, will get a $250 prize.» Download the free ����vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from ����vlogIowa's Best Tenderloin Contest winners2003: Darrell's Place, Hamlin2004: Suburban Restaurant, Ames (permanently closed)2005: Dairy Sweet, Dunlap2006: The Town House Supper Club, Wellsburg (permanently closed)2007: Larsen's Pub, Elk Horn2008: Augusta Restaurant, Oxford (permanently closed)2009: Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe, Prairie City2010: Buck's Bar & Grill, Mitchellville (permanently closed)2011: Gramma's Kitchen, Walcott2012: Breitbach’s Country Dining, Balltown2013: River Rock Café, Mt. Pleasant (permanently closed)2014: The Lucky Pig Pub & Grill, Ogden2015: Belmond Drive-In, Belmond2016: Nick’s, Des Moines (permanently closed)2017: Grid Iron Sports Bar and Grill, Webster City2018: Three C’s Diner, Corning2019: The Pub at the Pinicon, New Hampton2020: PrairieMoon On Main, Prairieburg2021: Victoria Station, Harlan (permanently closed)2022: Lid’s Bar & Grill, Waukon2023: Cliff's Place, Manning2024: Dairy Sweet, DunlapSource: Iowa Pork Producers Association