14 Pork Tenderloin Recipes That Are Tender, Tasty, and Top-Rated

Thai Quivering Tenderloins
Photo: Molly

It's extra-lean, it's super-tender, it's pork tenderloin! This boneless cut of pork takes wonderfully to countless preparations and flavor combinations—slow cook it, stir-fry it, roast it, braise it. But because the meat is so lean, be sure not to overcook it. Here's more on cooking pork tenderloin. Now let's get to the top-rated pork tenderloin recipes!

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Burgundy Pork Tenderloin

Burgundy Pork Tenderloin
chibi chef

Pork tenderloin, lightly seasoned and roasted, pairs with a very simple red wine sauce. So easy to prepare, the wine sauce cooks right along with the roasting meat. "This was very impressive to serve company," reviewer MaryAnn says. "It was quick to prepare, didn't take long to cook and tasted great."

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Pork Stir-Fry

Pork Stir Fry
mauigirl

This simple and quick pork stir-fry calls for ingredients you probably already have on hand. "Restaurant quality," raves reviewer Cris R. "Delish!"

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Stuffed and Rolled Pork Tenderloin

Stuffed and Rolled Pork Tenderloin
Baking Nana

Stuff pork tenderloin with fresh parsley, rosemary, garlic, plain breadcrumbs, and currants. "This is one of my many recipes that looks very impressive to your dinner guests but is, in fact, quite simple and easy to prepare," Chef John says.

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Italian Pork Tenderloin

Italian Pork Tenderloin
J Braden

"Fresh sage, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, and cream give this pork tenderloin dish its rich flavor," recipe creator ANNACOYNE says. "It's absolutely wonderful and simple! Chopped ham can be used if prosciutto is unavailable."

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic and Fig

"Adding fig preserves and balsamic vinegar to bacon-wrapped pork gives you the perfect sweet-salty combo of flavors that is impressive enough to serve guests," says France C, who submitted the recipe. "Be sure to use a tenderloin and not a loin—they are not the same size-wise and require very different cook times. I love to serve this with roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed sweet potatoes."

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Jerre's Black Bean and Pork Tenderloin Slow Cooker Chili

Jerre's Black Bean and Pork Tenderloin Slow Cooker Chili
CookinBug

This is so simple. Add pork tenderloin, onion, red pepper, black beans, salsa, chicken broth, and seasonings to the slow cooker. "Fabulous!" raves pooshoneypot. "Great fall/winter meal. I used black & red beans to mix it up. I cooked the tenderloin whole in the crock all day. Then an hour before serving, pulled it all apart, like pulled pork—it was awesome."

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Thai Quivering Tenderloins

Thai Quivering Tenderloins
Molly

"This Thai-inspired dish is simple enough to cook for a weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve for a dinner party," says Adrienne Lane, who submitted the recipe.

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Folded Pork Cutlets

Folded Pork Cutlets
Chef John

"I thought I'd seen all there was to see when it came to pan-fried pork cutlets, but then I saw something called Katsu 'Mille-Feuille,' and I realized I hadn't seen anything yet," Chef John says. "... I really loved the flavoring opportunities the multi-layer technique provides. Served with a salad and a squeeze of lemon on top."

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Chef John's Yucatan-Style Grilled Pork

Chef John's Yucatan-Style Grilled Pork
Chef John

The three-citrus marinade features lots of minced garlic, annatto, brown chipotle, cumin, cayenne, and oregano. Enjoy on a salad with pickled onions, in a sandwich, or any way you like to eat flavorful, juicy pork tenderloin. "This recipe has vibrant citrus/chile flavors and a beautiful orange hue from ground annatto," says Chef John.

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Dijon Pork with Apples and Cabbage

Dijon Pork with Apples and Cabbage
Allrecipes Magazine

"A honey-mustard marinade gives pork a tangy-sweet punch," says recipe creator Molly Gilbert. "Charred cabbage and apple make a crunchy side dish."

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Apple Stuffing

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A pork tenderloin roast is stuffed with an apple and onion stuffing and rolled up in bacon for even more flavor. "Perfect for a weeknight dinner because it bakes in about 20 minutes with a short resting time," recipe submitter Bibi says. "We liked this with steamed broccoli and home fries."

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Crispy Pork Cutlets

Crispy Pork Cutlets
Don

What do you get when you cross German schnitzel technology with Southern country cooking? These delicious crispy pork cutlets with a creamy jalapeño and green onion gravy. "This was fantastic!" raves reviewer Roksan. "The pork was still crispy the next day, and the gravy was delicious."

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Honey Glaze

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Honey Glaze
fabeverydayblog

Ready within the hour, this tender, juicy pork tenderloin features a smoky spice rub and sweet balsamic glaze.

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Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes
Bibi

A sweet-and-spicy combo of apples, cider, sweet potatoes, and chipotle chili powder jazzes up pork tenderloin. "This easy oven dish only needs one other pot to reduce the sauce on top of the stove," says Bibi, who also submitted this recipe. "It is large enough for a crowd or for leftovers later in the week. Add a green veggie or a salad, and some crusty dinner bread, and you are good to go!"

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