Lean and delicious pork tenderloin is easy to prepare in a skillet or the oven.

This leaner variety of pork isquick-cooking, and often fairly inexpensive, too.

These recipes turn it into everything from abacon-wrapped delightto a smoky grilled main.

Southern LIving Pork Tenderloin With Apples in the pan ready to serve

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Pork also pairs beautifully with apples, peaches, and sweet potatoes for a savory-sweet meal.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin “Filets”

Save money on pricy beef tenderloin by using pork instead.

The tangy, bourbon-spiked pan sauce takes the meaty medallions over the top.

Southern Living Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel With Fennel Slaw

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We combined herbs, spices, and wine to create a rich velvety sauce to pour over the tenderloin.

Feel free to modify the ingredients, like switching out the herbs to create your favorite flavor profile.

Lean on this versatile recipe to get supper on the table in a hurry.

Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Butternut Squash Salad

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This recipe can be prepped up to a day in advance and only takes 20 minutes to bake.

Make a tray of these meaty, tangysandwiches for your familyand friends.

Pork Tenderloin Sliders

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Southern Living Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin “Filets” on a plate to serve

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Dijon Pan Sauce

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Southern Living Sweet-and-Smoky Grilled Pork Tenderloins sliced on a cutting board

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a plate filled with bacon-wrapped tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and green beans

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Southern Living Pork Sliders With Tomato Chutney Aioli on a serving tray with extra sauce on the side

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Southern Living Cuban Sandwich on a plate to serve with a pickle and chips

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