Whether you're making it for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party, pork tenderloin is a definite crowd pleaser. The meat cooks best at a high temperature, which means you can have dinner on the table with plenty of time to spare. And it's economical, too: take advantage of low prices at the meat counter by trying one of these top 10 pork tenderloin recipes tonight.
 
1. Pork Tenderloin with Beet Merlot Sauce
Beets and red wine combine to make a zesty-tasting, jewel-coloured sauce for roasted pork tenderloin.
 
2. Pork Tenderloin Steaks with Gorgonzola
Lean pork tenderloin benefits from quick, hot cooking, so pounding it into steaks makes good sense. The Gorgonzola cheese melts over the meat for an instant and elegant sauce. For a mild taste, choose sweet (dolce) Gorgonzola.
 
3. Italian Pork Tenderloin Brochettes
With these roasted brochettes, you end up with perfectly cooked pork tenderloin and crispy seasoned bread – on a skewer.
 
4. Fennel Seed Pork Tenderloin with Onions
Serve with garlic spaghetti, and a tomato and lettuce leaf salad dressed with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkled with chopped fresh mint.
 
5. Pork Tenderloin with Tofu and Green Peppers
Heart-healthy eating recommendations suggest that you include plant protein–rich selections, such as soybeans and legumes, while reducing animal protein in your diet. It's an easy task in a dish like this. Soy foods, such as tofu, offer a variety of cardiovascular benefits thanks to the mix of components in the soybean, including unsaturated fat and a combination of soy protein and isoflavones. Isoflavones are thought to act as phytoestrogens, or compounds that act like human estrogen.
 
6. Marmalade Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed broccolini or green beans.
 
7. Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Beet Sauce
This old-fashioned Russian preparation might seem odd to those not accustomed to a vibrant red sauce, but it is a quick and surprisingly delicious dish. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream for a richer taste. Serve with boiled potatoes and a green vegetable.
 
8. Garlic- and Anchovy-Stuffed Pork Tenderloins
Tender and lean, pork tenderloin is a versatile cut. This recipe is so easy, it can be prepped in mere minutes.
 
9. Pork and Snow Peas
Steamed over vegetables, the pork tenderloin is simply succulent, and this main dish is packed with B vitamins.
 
10. Pork with Romano Cheese
Flattening the tenderloin ensures quick cooking and, thus, juicy meat.