30 Pork Tenderloin Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

30 Pork Tenderloin Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
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30 Pork Tenderloin Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
It’s quick to put together, leaving a lot more time to relax at the table
Approved Mediterranean Pork and Orzo Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe 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
Guests go crazy over it and never guess how quickly it all comes together
Cheese Pork Medallions 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hoisin Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo
Our guests appreciate sitting down to this Asian-style meal
by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skewerless Stovetop Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of
It’s also great on the grill
Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy slow-cooker pork fajitas offer loads
of taste appeal
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 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramelized Pork Slices Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy treatment for pork
The slightly sweet glaze is yummy
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 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fresh take on a
beloved Asian-style dish is sure to cause a stir at the dinner table
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 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch
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 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Paprika Pork Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was little, I would often ask my mom to make my “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!
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 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe 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),
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch
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 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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
14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch. 13/29 Pork and Potatoes 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork and Potato Supper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch
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 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe 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
carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 4 lean meat, 1 fat. 15/29 Raspberry Pork Medallions Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Pork Medallions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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
2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 16/29 Pork Tenderloin Stew 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Tenderloin Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe 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.
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