Pork Recipes Under 250 Calories

Updated July 20, 2009
Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Lean pork is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich dinnertime solution. From grilling and roasting to slow-cooking or sautéing, these pork recipes are perfect for any occasion.

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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Peppers

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Paige Hicks

Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Peppers Recipe

This dish comes together in just one pan, making for quick cleanup and tons of flavor as the elements build on each other. Each compo­nent contains just 5 ingredients or fewer (oil, salt, and black pepper are freebies). Anchovies add depth to the peppers, but you can omit them if you like.

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Pork Medallions with Grainy Mustard Sauce

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Pork Medallions with Grainy Mustard Sauce Recipe

Supper doesn't get any simpler than one pan and five ingredients. To easily round out the plate for this elegant entrée, serve with a spinach salad and roasted potatoes or a bed of wild rice, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

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Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Blistered Broccoli Rabe

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Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Blistered Broccoli Rabe Recipe

Broiling broccoli rabe makes it nice and crisp while imparting a great charred flavor to this flavorful pork dish. Sub chopped broccoli, if you wish, and serve with lemon wedges.

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Vietnamese-Style Pork Noodle Salad

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen

Vietnamese-Style Pork Noodle Salad Recipe

Think of this refreshing salad as a deconstructed spring roll: cool rice noodles, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-and-spicy vinaigrette instead of a dipping sauce. Top it all off with savory stir-fried pork.

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Tangy Pork and Mango Tostada

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Tangy Pork and Mango Tostada Recipe

This pork tostada recipes cuts back on calories and sodium by using whole-grain corn tortillas instead of flour. Just top with this fun flavor combo and crunch. So healthy and delicious, you'll want two.

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Spice-rubbed Pork Tenderloins

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Spice-rubbed Pork Tenderloins Recipe

Dig into the spice pantry when you're ready to make this recipe and get a welcomed health boost to boot! Ginger has been found to decrease nausea and relieve arthritis pain while cinnamon helps to lower blood sugar, triglycerides, and total cholesterol in people with diabetes. Plus, the iron found in the pork contributes to optimal physical and mental performance.

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Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple-Plum Relish

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple-Plum Relish Recipe

Allowing the tenderloin to marinate for 8 hours locks in the spicy-sweet flavors of the low-calorie, homemade marinade. Top with an Asian-inspired relish of pineapple, plum, and fresh ginger to round out this meal. Pork tenderloin is a good source of lean protein and aides in building and repairing the body.

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Carolina Pulled Pork with Lexington Red Sauce

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Carolina Pulled Pork with Lexington Red Sauce Recipe

Slowly cooking pork is a good way to keep it moist and flavorful. This recipe can be made using a gas or charcoal grill or even a slow-cooker. Pork is rich in zinc, which is essential for the healthy development and maintenance of the immune system and bone structure.

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Pork Medallions with Spicy Pomegranate-Blueberry Reduction

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Pork Medallions with Spicy Pomegranate-Blueberry Reduction Recipe

The flavor of combination in the fruity sauce complements the pork nicely.The pomegranate-blueberry fruit juice used in the reduction is rich in antioxidants to help prevent cancer and heart disease.

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Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes and Green Onions

Credit: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Claire Spollen

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes and Green Onions Recipe

This simple pork supper is a one-skillet wonder--it'll be your new go-to meal on busy weeknights. The green onions become tender and slightly sweet as they roast, a nice contrast to the spiced pork and crispy potatoes.

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Spanish-Style Brined Pork Tenderloin

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Spanish-Style Brined Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Cooking with herbs and spices such as paprika, sage, and thyme is a great way to add flavor to a dish without adding extra calories. Vinegars, such as the sherry vinegar used in this recipe, are also terrific flavor enhancers as most vinegars have less than 3 calories per tablespoon and no fat.

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Simply Roasted Pork

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Simply Roasted Pork Recipe

This easy recipe takes less than an hour from start to finish and is an ideal meal on a busy weeknight. Use leftover pork in sandwiches or on a salad.

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Chili-Lime Pork Tenderloin

Chili-Lime Pork Tenderloin Recipe

The tenderloin is the leanest cut of pork–a 3-ounce serving contains just 120 calories and less than 3 grams of total fat. Season with chili powder and fresh lime juice to add extra flavor without additional calories or sodium.

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Molasses-Pepper Pork Loin

Molasses-Pepper Pork Loin Recipe

You'll be shocked by how simple this dish is to prepare–only five ingredients and less than an hour from start to finish! Serve with a fresh spinach salad and sauteed carrots for a quick and healthy weeknight meal that's low in fat.

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

Credit: Lee Harrelson; Jan Gautro

Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach Recipe

These chops are stuffed with ingredients that not only add tons of flavor but are also nutrient-rich: spinach is packed with iron, calcium and folate; feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and tomatoes are a good source of lycopene.

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Smothered Pork Chops with Thyme

Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Smothered Pork Chops with Thyme Recipe

Ringing in at under 150 calories per serving, these flavor-packed chops are a quick and easy dinnertime solution. Serve with brown rice pilaf and a fresh green bean salad for extra fiber and nutrients.

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