15 Recipes For Pork Tenderloin That Are Juicy and Delicious
Take a break from chicken!
Victor Protasio
You can only make so many chicken dinners before you start to get just a little bored of the popular bird. We hear you, which is why we’ve compiled this roundup of more than a dozen recipes for pork tenderloin. If you’re not familiar with it, pork tenderloin is a very lean cut of meat that’s beloved because it cooks quickly, is incredibly tender, and can handle an array of bold flavors. However, pork tenderloin needs to be cooked with a watchful eye, because it can easily overcook, rendering it dry, tough, and bland.
Luckily, the recipes we’ve chosen are simple enough for any home cook to master, and we can assure you the meat will be juicy and delicious. If you’re in the mood for something hearty you can’t go wrong with the Pork Tenderloin and Gnocchi Ragù, and if you’re willing to get a tad experimental with your flavors we suggest the Pickle-Brined Pork Tenderloin with Dill Sauce. Keep reading for even more easy pork tenderloin recipes to make ASAP!
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Potato-Chip-Crusted Pork With Carrot-Quinoa Salad
Greg DuPree
This dish is proof that pork tenderloin dinners don’t need to be basic and boring. In this recipe, the pork is coated in crushed kettle-cooked potato chips instead of your typical breadcrumbs. It’s also coated with tangy Dijon mustard and roasted. While the meat cooks, you’ll make a quinoa salad with crunchy carrot ribbons to complete the meal.
Pork Tenderloin and Gnocchi Ragù
Pork tenderloin is a popular cut of meat because it cooks quickly, as seen in this recipe. Here, the pork seared on the stovetop and then cooked in the oven. Then, while the pork continues cooking, you’ll cook the gnocchi in the pork fat left in the pan, which infuses it with an added layer of flavor. A hearty sauce made with plump grape tomatoes, aromatic fennel, and creamy butter ties the whole meal together.
Paprika Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Potatoes and Dill Cream
If you’re tired of making chicken night after night, this 30-minute meal is for you. You’ll start by seasoning the pork with a DIY spice rub of kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Then, while the meat cooks, you’ll roast some potatoes and whip up some homemade dill cream to add flavor to both components of the meal.
Pork Tenderloin With Fresh Corn Polenta
Our favorite part about this recipe is the chili-and cumin-spiked lime marinade, which infuses every bite of the juicy pork tenderloin. However, the decadent polenta that's studded with corn kernels isn’t too bad either. The fact that the whole meal comes together in 45 minutes is just an added bonus.
Pickle-Brined Pork Tenderloin With Dill Sauce
Victor Protasio
If you’ve got a jar of pickles sitting in the fridge, don’t just toss it once the pickles are all gone. Instead, reserve the pickle juice to marinate pork tenderloin. While that might sound odd, we promise it’s worth trying. The pickle juice ensures the pork will be succulent and flavorful, while a simple dill sauce spiked with even more pickle juice completes the dish.
Raspberry-Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
One way to ensure your pork tenderloin doesn’t lack flavor is to glaze it. For this recipe, the glaze is made with seedless raspberry jam and pure maple syrup, while a dash of vinegar and Worcestershire sauce balance out those sweet components. Serve with mashed potatoes and dig in!
Sheet Pan Pork With Fennel and Apples
For this tasty meal, pork tenderloin is roasted with apples and fennel, all of which get bathed in an orange-scented, honey-mustard glaze. To ensure a golden-brown crust on the pork, start by roasting everything, then crank it up to broil to seal the glaze. Not only will you have fewer dishes to clean once this meal is done, but it only requires 15 minutes of your time.
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Speedy Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches
Banh mi is a Vietnamese sandwich typically made with pork, pickled vegetables, and cilantro, among other ingredients. In this recipe, you’ll find juicy pork tenderloin that’s glazed with sesame oil, lime juice, honey, and rice vinegar, as well as pickled carrots and cucumber slices, fragrant cilantro, and spicy Sriracha mayo.
Brined Pork Tenderloin
Want your pork to be especially tender? Brine it. It imparts moisture and flavor, which in this case includes notes of fresh thyme and cracked black peppercorns. Be sure to let the meat rest after removing it from the heat, so it will retain all of that wonderful moisture. Then, go ahead and serve it alongside roasted vegetables, or cut it into smaller pieces and stir into fried rice.
Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin
A spicy-sweet coating of brown sugar and crushed red pepper helps seal in moisture in this pork tenderloin recipe. A hint of umami is added by soy-spiked beef stock. Go ahead and use this tenderloin the way we recommend—served over rice with crisp, refreshing cucumbers and carrots, or use it to make quick tacos, a salad topper, or even a burrito bowl. The choice is yours!
Coffee-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe
This quick and easy recipe calls for a coffee rub, which also includes brown sugar and sweet and smoked paprika. This bitter yet sweet rub helps tenderize the meat and impart flavor. In just 40 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful pork tenderloin roast that pairs beautifully with a simple polenta and a side of roasted asparagus for a complete meal.
Chili-Glazed Pork With Sweet Potato Hash
If you have a sweet tooth, this is the pork recipe for you. The meat is broiled and basted with maple syrup, but the spice rub also includes chili powder and black pepper for balance and a little bit of heat. Serve the pork with a hearty sweet potato hash and dig in!
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin With Cherries
While this pork recipe looks (and sounds) fancy, it only calls for about 15 minutes of hands-on work. You’ll start by prepping the pork for roasting before putting it in the oven. Once it’s in the oven, all you need to do is occasionally glaze the bacon-wrapped meat with a sweet baste of currant jelly and red wine vinegar. The result is perfectly cooked, moist pork, wrapped in crispy bacon with a sweet-and-salty layer of dried cherries, parsley, and mustard in between. Serve with mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Pork and Pineapple Tacos
Spice up taco night with this sweet and savory recipe. Each taco is filled to the brim with succulent pork, sweet pineapple, and spicy jalapeños, as well as some thinly sliced red onion, fresh cilantro, and crumbled Cotija cheese. To complete the meal, enjoy the tacos with some chips and guacamole. You won’t be disappointed!
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Spicy Pork Tenderloin With Potatoes
Roughly chopped hot cherry peppers add some spice to this dish, which pairs quick-cooking pork tenderloin with hearty new potatoes. Since the pork and the potatoes cook in the same pan, you can have this flavorful meal on the table in about 35 minutes. How’s that for an easy weeknight dinner?
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