21 Pork Tenderloin Recipes That Are an Instant Dinner Feast

One of these recipes is about to be your weeknight dinner savior.

May 26, 2017

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Throwing a dinner party? Pork tenderloin to the rescue! This crowd-pleaser is impressive while not being too complicated, and can be roasted along with a myriad of sides for a one-pan dinner. Here are our all-time favorite recipes to get you on your way.

Photograph by Emma Fishman, prop styling by Emma Ringness, food styling by Mieko Takahashi
1/21
Sweet and Tangy Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Dress pork tenderloin with a mustardy marinade turned sauce for a quick and easy summer dinner.
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Christina Holmes
2/21
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Romesco
Romesco is to Spain what pesto is to Italy. Typically made with red peppers, this carrot version led to some new ideas.
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Photo by Heidi's Bridge, styling by Molly Baz
3/21
Weeknight Porchetta
We cut corners on the classic Italian dish—using bacon and skipping the multiday air-drying process. It’s not traditional, but it sure is delicious.
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Danny Kim
4/21
Pork Loin with Cherry Vinaigrette
A peppy cherry dressing is a natural pairing for pork.
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5/21
Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish
This recipe is perfect for date night—get it? But seriously, it's even better in a pork sandwich for lunch the next day.
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Danny Kim
6/21
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Porcini Broth
Pork tenderloin is a delicious lean cut, but it can get dry quite easily. Use an instant-read thermometer and cook pork to 140° to ensure juiciness.
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7/21
Pork Tenderloin with Pears and Shallots
Skillet roasted pears and shallots give this tenderloin a little something called "va-voom." That's a technical cooking term, FYI.
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8/21
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apricot-Miso Glaze
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Yossy Arefi
9/21
Pork Tenderloin with Kale and Kimchi
Cooking kimchi with greens mellows the intensity while still delivering a ton of flavor. Swap out the kale for swiss chard, or mustard greens for something a bit spicier.
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10/21
Pork Tenderloin with Plum Chutney
Apple is pork's natural BFF, but this plum chutney also slays.
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11/21
Roast Pork Tenderloin and Apples with Mushroom Sauté
The ingredient list for this recipe is insanely small. You're looking at dinner.
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Laura Murray
12/21
Green Curry Pork Tenderloin
Prepared curry paste is a great shortcut ingredient for this pork tenderloin recipe; it carries a ton of flavor and has a very long shelf life.
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13/21
Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Compote
There's a theme here. Pork, meet rhubarb. Rhubarb, pork. Now live happily ever after on our plate.
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Marcus Nilsson
14/21
Grilled Pork Tenderloin in Charred-Chile Adobo
The key to this adobo is truly burning the chiles and spices. Not browned, not toasted—burned.
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15/21
Green Curry Pork Tenderloin
Start this recipe one day ahead; the pork is best if it is left to marinate overnight.
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16/21
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa
This spicy-tart cherry salsa is killer.
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17/21
Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Carrots
Ancho chile is your friend in this crowd-pleasing recipe.
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18/21
Redeye-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Black-Eyed Peas
Redeye glaze, AKA: ham, coffee, sorghum syrup, and more. It's a Southern delicacy.
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19/21
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney
Not sure what the deal is with this school cafeteria look, but this recipe is a classic.
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20/21
Beer-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Red Cabbage
You need only a small amount of beer to flavor the sauce. We trust you know what to do with the rest of that bottle.
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