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[[File:Pork_tenderloin.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Raw, lean pork tenderloin]]
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[[File:American Pork Cuts.svg|thumb|right|300px|A butcher diagram showing standard American pork cuts. The tenderloin runs along the spine.]]
Pork tenderloin is a long, narrow, and incredibly lean muscle that runs along the spine. Because it does very little work, it is the most tender cut on the animal, but its lack of fat means it can dry out quickly if overcooked.
Pork tenderloin is a long, narrow, and incredibly lean muscle that runs along the spine. Because it does very little work, it is the most tender cut on the animal, but its lack of fat means it can dry out quickly if overcooked.


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- A fantastic, lean alternative to chicken breast for meal prep and high-protein bowls.
- A fantastic, lean alternative to chicken breast for meal prep and high-protein bowls.
- Often sliced into medallions, pounded thin, and pan-fried.
- Often sliced into medallions, pounded thin, and pan-fried.
== See Also ==
* [[Ingredient:Pork_chop]]
* [[Ingredient:Pork_shoulder]]


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Latest revision as of 15:21, 16 October 2026

Raw, lean pork tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is a long, narrow, and incredibly lean muscle that runs along the spine. Because it does very little work, it is the most tender cut on the animal, but its lack of fat means it can dry out quickly if overcooked.

Nutritional Information

Values based on a standard 100g (3.5 oz) serving of raw pork tenderloin.

Nutrient Amount
Calories 143 kcal
Protein 21.1 g
Total Fat 5.8 g
Saturated Fat 2.1 g
Carbohydrates 0 g
Sodium 53 mg

Culinary Uses

- Perfect for quick, high-heat cooking methods like pan-searing or roasting at high temperatures. - A fantastic, lean alternative to chicken breast for meal prep and high-protein bowls. - Often sliced into medallions, pounded thin, and pan-fried.