Our 15 Favorite Pork Tenderloin Recipes

By MyRecipes
Updated October 03, 2018
Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Pork tenderloin is a comfort food classic. Whether it's served simply or dressed up with a glaze or crusting of herbs and spices, this dish always feels like home. When you're all soup-ed out this fall, warm up with one of our favorite pork tenderloin recipes. 

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Golden Potatoes And Herb Dressing

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Golden Potatoes And Herb Dressing Recipe

Some nights, all you want is a simple, satisfying meat-and-potatoes meal you know the whole family will love—that’s where this easy one-dish dinner comes in. A cast-iron skillet is ideal for preparing this budget-friendly, weeknight supper, as it will provide the best caramelization on the pork and potatoes. 

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Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Credit: Photography: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Thom Driver

Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

A sweet and savory peach glaze caramelizes on the pork as it cooks to perfection in a grill pan. We cut the tenderloin in half crosswise for easier maneuvering and faster cooking, and we tent the pork with foil to hold in more heat while it's in the pan. You could also use a cast-iron skillet if you don't have a grill pan.

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Pork Tenderloin and Collards Skillet

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Pork Tenderloin and Collards Skillet Recipe

The Southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas and collard greens in the New Year is a delicious one, though not remotely quick enough for a weeknight. Until now, that is. Collards fair nicely in a quick sauté; slice into thin ribbons so they wilt quickly and stay tender. Canned black-eyed peas also save time. Pork is a natural pairing for greens and black-eyed peas. Here a lean, perfectly seared pork tenderloin is the star.

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Coriander-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes

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Coriander-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Crushed whole spices create a beautiful crust on a seared and roasted pork tenderloin. You don't need a spice grinder or mortar and pestle; place the peppercorns and coriander seeds in a ziplock bag and crush gently with a small, heavy skillet until very coarsely ground. Refrigerated potatoes are parcooked, saving you oven time. Coat and sear the pork while the oven preheats. Make the yogurt sauce while the pork and potatoes bake.

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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Onions

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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Onions Recipe

Use a stainless steel pan instead of a nonstick here, if possible. A stainless surface will better collect fond (also known as browned bits) from the pork, which is then deglazed to lend rich flavor to the mushrooms and onions as they cook.

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Pork Tenderloin with Blue Cheese and Pears

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Pork Tenderloin with Blue Cheese and Pears Recipe

Match the robust flavors of this dish with a hearty endive or radicchio salad to make the meal feel decidedly Italian.

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Ginger-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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Easy Herbed Pork Tenderloin

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Easy Herbed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

We suggest buying poultry blend herbs, which will provide a mix of rosemary and thyme in 1 package (instead of buying 2 separate packages). Be sure to reserve half of the pork for the next day's lunch.

This recipe goes with: Winter Salad with Easy Herbed Pork Tenderloin

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Weeknight BBQ Pork Tenderloin

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Weeknight BBQ Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This pork tenderloin whips up fast. In just 30 minutes, this outstanding BBQ pork dish is ready to serve. 

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Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples

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Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples Recipe

This one-dish pork tenderloin entree is perfect for fall.  Sweet spices coat lean pork tenderloin, while apples get a savory treatment with shallots and thyme. Serve with a spinach salad.

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Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Two teaspoons of smoked paprika may seem like a lot, but it will help to form a nice crust on the pork as it sears in the pan. You can also sub 1 teaspoon ground cumin plus 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder.

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Apple Cider-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Couscous

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches Recipe

These pork sandwiches are ready to ride. Grill the tenderloin and assemble the sandwiches at home. Wrapped in foil, they will stay warm while you travel to your picnic destination. Or slice and refrigerate the meat, and serve the sandwiches cold. Take along the dressing in a thermos or tightly closed jar, and allow people to dress the sandwiches themselves.

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Pork Tenderloin Studded with Rosemary and Garlic

Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Pork Tenderloin Studded with Rosemary and Garlic Recipe

Tender, moist, and fragrant, this hearty pork tenderloin with rosemary and garlic is a breeze to prepare.

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