Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest meats available, and according to the National Pork Producers' comparison chart, it's nearly as low in saturated fat as chicken breasts. The tenderloin is part of the loin, usually sold in packages of one or two. Since there's very little fat on a tenderloin, a small amount can go a long ways, particularly in stir-fry dishes, or cut and flattened as medallions. Whole pork tenderloins and medallions can be marinated with a liquid or dry spices for extra flavor.
The main thing to remember when cooking pork tenderloins is not to overcook when roasting, since overcooking will cause the meat to dry out and toughen. It's a good idea to use a meat thermometer to test for doneness; cutting into the meat to test for color will cause too many good juices to run out. Cook pork tenderloin to a temperature of at least 145° F., as recommended by the USDA. This should produce tenderloin that's juicy, tender, and safe.
Since tenderloin is often somewhat higher in price, look for sales and stock up! Fresh pork may be kept frozen from 3 to 6 months.
Below, you'll find a variety of pork tenderloin recipes, including easy skillet recipes, baked and roasted recipes, and a few for the slow cooker. Enjoy!
Bacon and Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Cinnamon Apple Pork Tenderloin
Crockpot Pork Tenderloin Creole
Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin, Slow Cooker
Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin, Slow Cooker
Jamaican Pork Tenderloin
Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin
Mustard and Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Pan-Grilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions With Jerk Rub
Paprika Pork
Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Pork Medallions with Madeira
Pork Medallions with Mushroom-Dill Sauce
Pork Tenderloin in Sour Cream
Pork Tenderloin Medallions With a Simple Marsala Sauce
Pork Tenderloin Medallions With Spicy Marmalade Sauce
Pork Tenderloin With Apricot-Mustard Sauce
Pork Tenderloin With Bourbon Sauce
Pork Tenderloin With Chipotle Chile Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Dried Fruit
Pork Tenderloin With Herb and Mustard Butter
Pork Tenderloin With Honey Mustard Glaze
Pork Tenderloin With Maple Glaze
Pork Tenderloin With Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions
Pork Tenderloin With Orange Glaze
Pork Tenderloin With Orange-Rosemary Glaze
Pork Tenderloin With Peach Jalapeno Glaze
Pork Tenderloin With Peach Sauce
Pork Tenderloin With Rosemary
Pork Tenderloin With Sour Cream and Mushroom Sauce
Roast Pork Tenderloin
Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Sweet Cherry Sauce
Simple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Spiced Pork Medallions
Spiced Pork Tenderloin With Fresh Cranberry and Orange Glaze
Stir-Fry Chile Pork
Stuffed Roast Pork Tenderloin
Thyme-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
