Our 40 Favorite Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Whether you’re looking for a main that is impressive enough to serve to guests or easy enough to make on a weeknight, reach for these recipes.
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Pork tenderloin is our go-to whether we’re looking for an easy weeknight main or a special dish for a holiday get-together. It’s a versatile, quick-cooking cut with a mild flavor — so it pairs beautifully with any spice blend or side dish. Serve it with a healthy side for family dinners or as the main at a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser any way you prepare it. Looking for some ideas to get you started? We’ve got lots but this 5-star recipe is one of our favorites. Rachael cuts slits into the meat so that she can stuff chunks of cracked garlic into the pork before roasting. Simple and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Balsamic Roast Pork Tenderloins
Greek Pork Tenderloin with Israeli Couscous
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Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans
A robust rub adds major flavor to lean, quick-cooking pork tenderloin. The finely ground coffee lends a pleasant bitter note that is tempered by brown sugar and dried spices. The addition of green beans makes this a one-pan meal that can be on the table in no time at all.
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Pretzel-Mustard-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Sliders
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes
This dish has it all: smokiness from the grilled pork tenderloin, brightness from the cilantro-and-pineapple topping, and just the right amount of sweetness from the charred potatoes.
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Hasselback Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloins get the sausage treatment: They're rubbed with a fennel spice mixture and then stuffed with peppers and onions.
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Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Broil a pork tenderloin coated with Chinese five-spice powder and drizzle it with a ginger-soy vinaigrette for a quick and simple (but incredibly flavorful) meal.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin a la Rodriguez with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo
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Pork Tenderloin with Sugar Snap Pea Salad
We love the tasty breadcrumb coating on this pork. It gives the tenderloin extra flavor — and adds a nice, delicate, golden crust.
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Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
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Pork Tenderloin with Farro and Oranges
When you’re looking for a way to update your classic pork-and-rice dinner reach for farro instead. It’s as easy to cook as rice but has a slightly nutty flavor. It pairs perfectly with the other flavors in this dish.
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Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
This pork tenderloin sandwich (with a crispy golden cutlet that is so wide, no bun can contain it) is the deep-fried darling of Indiana. It's is so beloved in the Hoosier state that it inspired a documentary about the search for the perfect version of it. We hope it will inspire you to try an uncommon way of cooking pork tenderloin, whether you're a fan or a skeptic.
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Pork Tenderloin with Charred Tomato-Jalapeno Salsa
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Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Pork tenderloin is the perfect stand-in for chicken when you’re craving a crispy, crunchy, breaded-and-fried cutlet for a sandwich.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Corn on the Cob
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Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin and Quinoa
Serve cumin-and-coriander pork on a bed of vibrant quinoa mixed with cilantro, lime and jalapeno for a quick-and-easy meal inspired by the flavors of Mexican cuisine.
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Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos with Red Slaw
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Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle-Maple Mop
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Pulled Pork
This juicy pulled pork starts with a surprising choice: tenderloin. Simmering large pieces of pork tenderloin in a tangy sauce and then shredding it with two forks results in tender meat tossed with lots of rich, flavorful sauce. The final touch is a crunchy broccoli slaw with a mustardy dressing.
Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Tomato Rice
You won’t believe how much flavor you can pack into this meal using just a handful of common ingredients. Better yet, the whole dish comes together fast — it’s ready in just 40 minutes.
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Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde
Pair roasted pork with an herb-filled sauce made with cilantro, parsley, chives and tarragon for a delicious new take on tenderloin.
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Rosemary-Mustard Pork with Peaches
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Sour Cherry Sauce
Think of this recipe as pork on pork with cherries. The flavors here, smoke, pork, and tart-sweet cherries, echo those of the fruity merlot grape. Have a glass of merlot while you cook this simple dish and suddenly any old weekday evening feels a lot more fun.
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Hoosier Pork-Tenderloin Sandwich
To make these fantastic sandwiches, pound pork tenderloin to make a thin disk of meat — and then coat it in a buttermilk batter and fry to perfection.
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Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins
Simple ingredients, including garlic, Dijon and a mix of fresh rosemary and thyme, add up to rich flavor in Ina's pork tenderloin.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Black Rice
Create a rich plum sauce (infused with flavors of chili, sesame and ginger) to glaze your grilled pork and you’ll easily bring out the natural sweetness of the meat.
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Pork Tenderloin Steaks with Wilted Cabbage and Apples
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Pork Satay
Add a tropical twist to your next cookout with Bobby's tasty pork skewers, served with a coconut-peanut dipping sauce.
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Pork Tenderloin with Corn Panzanella Salad and Yogurt with Mango
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Pork Tenderloin with Seasoned Rub
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Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Cabbage
There’s no limit the different ways you can prepare pork tenderloin. This versatile protein pairs well with a variety of veggies — hearty cabbage included.
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Pork Tenderloins with Pineapple-Mint Chutney
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Pork Souvlaki with Honeyed Apricots
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
Paprika- and cumin-spiced grilled pork tenderloin — tucked into a baguette with red onion, arugula and tangy garlic mayo — will take your sandwich game to the next level. And, it couldn’t be easier!
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Pork Tenderloin Steaks with Roasted Tomato Relish
Toss charred tomatoes, garlic and scallions with a quick vinaigrette and spoon over seared pork for added flavor.
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Pork Tenderloin with Eggplant Relish
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Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri
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Pork Tenderloin with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables
A simple sweet-and-sour sauce (made with pickled pepper brine and maple syrup) transforms pork tenderloin and veggies into a simple and satisfying meal.
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Watermelon Pork Tacos in Lettuce Shells
Guy swaps lettuce shells in for tortillas for a light, flavorful and crispy vehicle for his marinated and grilled pork tenderloin.
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Skillet Pork and Peppers
This one-skillet, meat-and-vegetable dinner includes sliced pork tenderloin and flavor-packed peppers and onion as the built-in side dish.
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