When you're wondering what to serve with pork tenderloin to bring together a fantastic family meal, look no further! There are so many tempting side dishes that pair exceptionally well with pork to create memorable dinners! Give some of these easy, cheesy, or rich and delicious options a try with dinner tonight!
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- Best Pork Tenderloin Side Dishes
- 1. Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
- 2. Dijon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
- 3. Zucchini Squash Casserole
- 4. Vermicelli Rice
- 5. Roasted Peppers and Onions
- 6. Roasted Yellow Squash
- 7. Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
- 8. Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
- 9. Buttered Peas and Carrots
- 10. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
- 11. Sauteed Green Beans
- 12. Boiled Potatoes
- 13. Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage
- 14. Sauteed Onions
- 15. Succotash
- 16. Cucumber Vinegar Salad
- 17. Crockpot Applesauce
- 18. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
- 19. Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
- 20. Dauphinoise Potatoes
- 21. Baked Sweet Potatoes
- 22. Funeral Potatoes
- 23. Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
- 24. Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
- 25. Tennessee Onions
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Easy Sides That Taste Great With Pork
Slow-roasted pork tenderloin is a classic dish that goes well with a wide variety of side dishes. Not to mention, it’s spectacularly tasty any way you season it!
Whether you’re serving it for a date night or a family dinner, I’m here to make it easy on you.
Best Pork Tenderloin Side Dishes
Here is a flavorful list of some of my favorite side dishes to serve with pork tenderloin. From several different kinds of potatoes to applesauce, it covers a variety of recipes to suit all of your moods and cravings!
Sweet, creamy, buttery, tart…these flavors will hit all your taste buds and then some!
1. Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
You can never go wrong with a good old pot of mashed potatoes. Throw in some cream and cream cheese for a rich, smooth mash that will have you reaching for seconds.
Add some butter and roasted garlic, and you’ll have a match made in heaven with your roasted pork tenderloin!
For the cheese lovers in your life, you can even throw in some smoked cheddar or Parmesan for a little something extra!
2. Dijon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts are a noteworthy vegetable when you’re looking for a savory side dish to any pork dinner.
Roasting vegetables brings out all their natural sweetness and flavor!
When you combine that with some salty bacon and toss it together with a sweet and tangy sauce made of brown sugar, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, etc. you get magic.
There are even some crushed red pepper flakes to give it a kick!
3. Zucchini Squash Casserole
Zucchini squash casserole makes zucchini into a pan of buttery, cheesy deliciousness topped with Panko.
Everyone from the pickiest to the most adventurous eater in the family will appreciate it.
Italian herbs add an earthy blend to balance the creaminess, making this a perfect side to have with pork tenderloin.
4. Vermicelli Rice
Is it rice? Is it pasta? Who cares? It’s a simple yet flavorful dish with salt and pine nuts that can complement practically any dish you can come up with!
This neutral carb is anything but bland, and you’ll love serving your vermicelli rice with any pork tenderloin recipe!
5. Roasted Peppers and Onions
For more of a southwestern flair, peppers and onions are an option as colorful as they are tasty!
Throw some salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs on these crunchy veggies and roast them for 30 minutes.
You’ll love the result! You could even slice up your pork tenderloins and serve them on tortillas with this mix!
6. Roasted Yellow Squash
I love a fresh yellow summer squash! It’s even better topped with some Parmesan cheese and roasted to perfection.
In fact, squash is an excellent accompaniment to any meaty main dish. If you’re looking for something that will taste amazing with your pork dinner, look no further!
7. Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
This classic side dish combines green beans and potatoes with a savory broth, minced garlic, bacon, and onion.
It’s almost filling enough to be a meal in itself, but it’s ideal for anyone who wants dinner on the table when they return from work.
Cook your pork in the crockpot for an even easier dinner that everyone will love!
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8. Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
Pork lends itself to being paired with sweet side dishes, especially those with apples, and this braised red cabbage is the perfect match!
Cabbage is pressure-cooked with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice, onion, and apple for a tender and mouth-watering vegetable side dish. I bet you don’t see this every day!
9. Buttered Peas and Carrots
Keep it basic, or elevate this dish with optional add-ins. Vegetables with a butter sauce are excellent.
Add some onions, herbs, broth, or honey to those peas and carrots, and it’s a whole new world!
It’s yet another example of pairing pork tenderloin with a sweeter side.
Experiment to find your favorite additions or keep things interesting by changing it up week to week.
10. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
These beauties are excellent for impressing dinner guests or celebrating a special occasion.
You can serve them up with any hearty main dish, but your tender pork medallion dinner is just made for this side!
It takes a bit of work, but not only are bacon-wrapped asparagus spears a tasty mix of sweet, tangy, salty, and smoky, they look like you’ve had the meal catered!
And there are only four ingredients! Just wrap, cook, and serve!
11. Sauteed Green Beans
No blanching is needed for these tender-crisp green beans!
Spring and summer bring all kinds of green vegetables, and garden-fresh options are always a good decision for my family, especially with hearty pork tenderloin.
This green bean recipe is light and simple, with just a bit of onion and garlic powder added to your sauté pan. Yum!
12. Boiled Potatoes
To get maximum flavor with minimum effort, try this boiled potato recipe!
The key is flavoring the water they’re cooked in with salt, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, etc.
In 15 minutes, you’ll be ready to toss them with melted butter and serve. It’s perfect for picky eaters!
13. Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage
Instant Pots are a fantastic way to cook cabbage! Just add the chopped cabbage, broth, butter, salt, and pepper into the inner pot and cook for 4 minutes.
Could it get any easier? I really don’t think so.
Buttery, tender cabbage will definitely become a regular dish in the lineup with any pork dinner!
14. Sauteed Onions
Cover your pork tenderloin with sauteed onions for an extra delicious main course. You only need a little oil, salt, pepper, and patience.
The key is to sauté for ten whole minutes.
Sometimes, that feels like an eternity, but the results are worth the wait!
15. Succotash
If your introduction to succotash was from the Looney Tunes cartoons, you’re in for a surprise!
This traditional Native American dish turned southern staple is a delightful combination of sweet corn, butter beans, bacon, bell peppers, and onions.
It's a filling side mixed up with a bit of garlic, oregano, and paprika.
With lots of ways to personalize the dish, everyone will walk away from the dinner table satisfied.
16. Cucumber Vinegar Salad
Cucumber vinegar salad is a light, tart addition to a lunch or dinner. It’s packed full of fresh veggies and herbs!
This crunchy, sweet, chilled dish is perfect for a picnic on a warm summer afternoon.
The sweetness of the sugar dissolved in the tangy white wine vinegar amplifies the flavor of the cucumbers.
It’s an ideal option for serving with a heavier, rich pork tenderloin dish.
17. Crockpot Applesauce
Pork chops and apple sauce! For some reason, apples and pork go together like peas and carrots. 🙂 It just works.
This tasty homemade applesauce is precisely what you need for your pork dinner!
With just a few ingredients—apples, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon—this is a simple yet flavorful way to add fruit to your meal. And as a bonus, it’s very family-friendly.
18. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
Cheesy bacon ranch potatoes are as indulgent as it gets! If you’re looking to hit that comfort food zone, cheddar, salty bacon, and onions are a great start. Add some cream cheese for an intensely rich finish.
This incredibly easy-to-make potato side dish is an amazing part of any pork dinner!
19. Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
Here’s another decadent choice. Steakhouse creamed spinach is loaded with creamy, cheesy goodness! Between mozzarella, cream cheese, half and half, and Parmesan, the 1-pound of spinach is only half of the dish.
There’s garlic, butter, onions, and even a hint of nutmeg to enhance the rich taste of this dish.
It’s a fantastic part of a pork tenderloin dinner, served on the side with some bread or a baked potato.
20. Dauphinoise Potatoes
If you can’t already tell, I’m a big fan of potatoes with pork. Anyway you cook potatoes, they end up being delicious with most main dishes!
Dauphinoise is no exception. These are a classic French potato dish similar to au gratin, covering thinly sliced potatoes with a creamy, cheesy sauce and garlic butter.
The tender, baked potatoes are always excellent with a pork dinner!
21. Baked Sweet Potatoes
A simple baked sweet potato with some butter, salt, and pepper is an easy side that will add tons of color and flavor to your pork dinner. They're quick and easy to make, and they're a hearty side dish to serve with your meal!
22. Funeral Potatoes
These creamy, cheesy funeral potatoes are a potato casserole from heaven! This recipe is so easy to make and frequently shared with community members, friends, and family after funerals.
The delicious potatoes are a great combination with any pork dinner, with a complimentary flavor and texture!
23. Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts are a personal favorite for serving as a vegetable side with any meaty main. This easy roasted recipe is a quick and flavorful way to dish up this mini cabbage!
24. Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
If you're looking for more easy side dishes to serve with pork tenderloin, it doesn't get much easier than setting and forgetting in your crockpot!
Slice up your taters and let them cook to tender perfection!
25. Tennessee Onions
Add another cheesy option for your side dishes! This sliced onion and cheese casserole is about as easy as can be and delicious, too!
Did you try some of my tasty side dishes with your pork tenderloin? Be sure to leave a comment below and let me know your favorites!
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What To Serve With Pork Tenderloin: 25+ Great Side Dishes To Make Today!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs russet potatoes (washed and cubed - peeling optional)
- 4 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- ½ tablespoon dried minced onion (or ½ cup finely diced white or yellow onion)
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
- 6 slices bacon (crisped and crumbled or chopped)
- ⅔ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt or mayo)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened, at room temperature)
- 1½ cup cheddar cheese (grated, or use colby-jack or a combo with monterey jack or mozzarella)
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional garnish)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and grease or line a your 9x13 baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Place the cubed 3 lbs russet potatoes onto your prepared baking pan and drizzle with 4 tablespoon olive oil. Add the ½ tablespoon dried minced onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper then toss to coat with oil. Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Roast the potatoes at 400°F (205°C) for 30 minutes covered, then remove the aluminum foil and continue roasting your cubed potatoes for 25-30 minutes more or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Crisp your 6 slices bacon in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, set aside to drain when done then chop or crumble.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl combine the ⅔ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt, or mayo) with softened 4 oz cream cheese, grated 1½ cup cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, 1 package ranch dressing mix, and 2 teaspoon dried parsley.
- Combine the tender, roasted potatoes with the cheese mixture until evenly distributed then leave uncovered and return to your oven. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven when done and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For crispier roasted potatoes, arrange your potatoes on a baking sheet and roast them for 55 minutes to an hour uncovered (or until tender). Then, transfer into a 9x13 and combine with cheesy goodness to finish as instructed above.
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