Pig out in a pinch with these simple and tasty pork tenderloin recipes that can be prepped and plated in half an hour.
30 Pork Tenderloin Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
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Pork Medallions with Garlic-Strawberry Sauce
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These crispy pork medallions are treated to a refreshing strawberry sauce that's ideal for a springtime or summer meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 422 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 811mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
2/29
Pork and Orzo
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On a really busy day, this meal in a bowl is one of my top picks. It's quick to put together, leaving a lot more time to relax at the table. —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 372 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
3/29
Blue Cheese Pork Medallions
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This comforting pork dish feels fancy, thanks to the creamy sauce kicked up a notch by blue cheese. Guests go crazy over it and never guess how quickly it all comes together. —Lynne German, Woodland Hills, CA
Nutrition Facts:
3 medallions with 2 tablespoons sauce: 317 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 539mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.
4/29
Hoisin Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In this ramen noodle recipe, ramen graduates from college-casual when served with saucy pork tenderloin. Our guests appreciate sitting down to this Asian-style meal. —Connie Keller, Lake Ozark, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup noodles and 2 tablespoons sauce: 458 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1010mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
5/29
Skewerless Stovetop Kabobs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this quick and easy recipe so much, we never have any leftovers. It's also great on the grill. —Jennifer Mitchell, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 236 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
6/29
Pork Tenderloin Fajitas
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These easy slow-cooker pork fajitas offer loads of taste appeal. Sizzling tenderloin and veggies are tossed with a bold cilantro sauce and tucked into tortillas for a fun take on taco night. —Rachel Hozey, Pensacola, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 fajita: 327 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
7/29
Caramelized Pork Slices
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy treatment for pork caught my eye when I was paging through a cookbook and saw the word “caramelized.” The slightly sweet glaze is yummy. I like to serve this over noodles or rice or with mashed potatoes. —Elisa Lochridge, Beaverton, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 pork slices: 198 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
8/29
Cranberry Sweet-and-Sour Pork
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fresh take on a beloved Asian-style dish is sure to cause a stir at the dinner table. —Gert Snyder, West Montrose, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 268 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
9/29
Lemon-Caper Pork Medallions
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For an elegant but easy dinner you can put together in a twinkling for guests or unexpected visitors, these lightly breaded medallions are truly something special! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3 medallions: 232 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
10/29
Paprika Pork
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was little, I would often ask my mom to make "favorite meat." She knew I was requesting this homey pork recipe. It's been in my family for more than 30 years and it's still a favorite! —Alexandra Barnett, Forest, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup pork mixture: 320 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
11/29
Quick Ginger Pork
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I are empty nesters. It was a challenge learning to cook for just two again, but recipes like this give us delicious scaled-down dinners. —Esther Johnson Danielson, Lawton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 216 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
12/29
Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I modified this recipe from a friend after we’d enjoyed it at their house. My husband says it tastes like a fancy restaurant dish. —Colleen Mercier, Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked pork: 264 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch.
13/29
Pork and Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re looking for a down-home one-dish dinner that can be easily made on a weeknight, then this recipe is for you. My husband made sure that I added it to the list of Allen family favorites. —Macey Allen, Green Forest, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 282 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
14/29
Glazed Rosemary Pork
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A honey-rosemary glaze delicately seasons pork tenderloin in this delightful entree. As elegant as it is easy, the main course is ideal for weekend dinner parties and weeknight suppers alike. —Barbara Sistrunk, Fultondale, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked pork: 255 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 4 lean meat, 1 fat.
15/29
Raspberry Pork Medallions
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pork served with a luscious raspberry glaze is fancy enough for company. We bring it to the table with wild rice pilaf and steamed veggies. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 3 tablespoons sauce: 206 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
16/29
Pork Tenderloin Stew
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This thick and creamy pork tenderloin stew is one that my family requests often. It does an especially good job of warming us up on cold winter days. —Janet Allen, Belleville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 305 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.
17/29
Flavorful Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks can find me grilling, no matter the weather. This moist pork tenderloin has loads of flavor thanks to its special spice blend, and it doesn't get much easier to make. My wife especially likes that she doesn't have to do the cooking! —Steve Ehrhart, Villa Park, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork: 135 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
18/29
Pork with Mustard Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Back when I was a girl, I couldn't wait until I was grown up and could start cooking for my own family! Now that I am, I really enjoy using pork. The tender meat and the rich mustard sauce in this recipe are delectable together. —Irma Pomeroy, Enfield, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
2 slices pork with 3 tablespoons sauce: 292 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.
19/29
Apricot Pork Medallions
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s nothing we love more than a great pork dish for supper in our house, and this recipe is up there with the best of them. I find that apricot preserves gives the pork just the right amount of sweetness without being cloying. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 1 tablespoon sauce: 266 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
20/29
Tenderloin with Herb Sauce
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender pork is treated to a rich and creamy sauce with a slight red pepper kick. This hearty dish is very simple to prepare and is always a dinnertime winner at my home. —Monica Shipley, Tulare, California
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked pork: 238 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.
21/29
Peachy Pork with Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Peach preserves sweeten the spicy salsa in this delicious dish that’s nice enough for company. Adjust the heat level to taste by using mild or spicy salsa and seasoning. —Melissa Molaison, Hawkinsville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup pork mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 387 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
22/29
Parmesan Pork Medallions
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's one of the best pork medallion recipes I've found. With my own special tweaks, I have served this tender pork countless times for family and friends. It takes very little prep time and adapts easily to serve any number. —Angela Ciocca, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork: 220 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
23/29
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Meat is a hard sell with my teenage daughter unless I make it look like a restaurant dish. Drizzle ranch dressing or barbecue sauce on top and it's a home run. —Donna Carney, New Lexington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork: 338 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
24/29
Broccoli-Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined several recipes to come up with this dish that my family loves. It is not only quick and delicious but also healthy. I sometimes substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the pork. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
I combined several recipes to come up with this dish that my family loves. It is not only quick and delicious but also healthy. I sometimes substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the pork. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
25/29
Caramelized Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the best pork tenderloin recipe! It is a little bit savory and a little bit sweet, and best of all, it tastes grilled, even though you made it on the stovetop. —Debi Arone, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork: 236 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
26/29
Pork & Mango Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A recipe is special when everyone in your family raves about it. My finicky eaters each give a thumbs-up for this hearty, nutty stir-fry. —Kathleen Specht, Clinton, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups pork mixture with 3/4 cup pasta: 515 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 6g fiber), 36g protein.
27/29
Fig-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to experiment with unique flavors and try to make the food look photo-worthy, too. But for my husband, the dish just has to taste good. Here's a supper that made us both happy. —Jean Gottfried, Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 pork slices with 2 tablespoons sauce: 239 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
28/29
Pork Kabobs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was originally for lamb, but I adapted it to pork and adjusted the spices. It's always requested when the grill comes out for the season. —Bobbie Jo Miller, Fallon, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 kabob: 190 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
29/29
Apple-Cherry Pork Medallions
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you think you’re too busy to cook a first-class meal, my pork medallions with tangy apple-cherry sauce, rosemary and thyme deliver the goods in a hurry. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, IL
