Ranch Pork Bites Recipe – hands down the BEST pork tenderloin I’ve ever eaten! Only 2 ingredients and ready to eat in 15 minutes. Pork tenderloin and ranch seasoning. Cook on the stovetop in a little olive oil for 5 or 6 minutes and dinner is done. Can serve as an appetizer or as a main dish with rice and vegetables.
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We are obsessed with these Ranch Pork Bites. Only two main ingredients and ready to eat in 15 minutes. You can’t beat that! We made this for dinner a few weeks ago and it is back on the menu again this week. This might be my favorite pork recipe! This is a great weeknight meal or an easy meal for company. Add this to your menu ASAP! It is sure to become a family favorite!
Did you know?
Pork tenderloin is one of the leaner cuts of meat. You might be surprised to learn that pork tenderloin is as lean as boneless, skinless chicken breast.
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How to Make Ranch Pork Tenderloin Bites
This recipe is super easy to make with only two ingredients and minimal prep. Trim two pork tenderloins and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place pork cubes in a large bowl. Add Ranch Dressing Mix bowl and Toss to coat to pork in the spices. Refrigerate the pork for 10 or 15 minutes. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle cooked pork with some chopped fresh parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- For best results, remove the silver skin on the side of each pork tenderloin.
- The silver skin is a silver membrane on the pork tenderloins. It is a thick connective tissue and it doesn’t break down when the pork is cooked.
- The best way to remove the silver skis is to use a sharp knife and carefully cut it off. If you don’t remove the silver skin, you will have a tough uneatable area on each tenderloin.
- Can substitute pork chops or pork loin for pork tenderloin.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- This recipe will need 3 to 4 tablespoons of homemade ranch dressing mix.
- If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your personal preference.
- Use homemade ranch dressing mix for a reduced sodium dish.
- Are Ranch Pork Bites Keto? Yes! All of the ingredients in this recipe are low-carb and keto-friendly.
- This recipe is also gluten-free.
- Can Pork be pink? Yes! It is perfectly SAFE to eat pink pork. Pork needs to have a minimum internal temperature of 145ºF.
- Make sure and have a meat thermometer handy. Pork cuts like tenderloin and chops should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F no matter what cooking technique you use! They’re safe to eat with a blush of pink. Ground pork should be cooked to 160°F.
- We like to cook the pork on the higher end of medium-rare and let the meat rest for about 5 minutes covered in aluminum foil before slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave or in an air fryer basket.
How to Serve Pork Bites
These easy pork bites have quickly become a family favorite. They are so simple to make and pack a ton of great flavor. You can serve this dish as an appetizer or main dish. If serving as an appetizer, dip in your favored dipping sauce. We like ranch dressing or some garlic butter.
If serving as a main dish, give our Steakhouse Scalloped Potatoes and Italian Green Beans a try! SO good!
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Ranch Pork Bites
Ingredients:
- 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Trim silverskin from pork tenderloins. Cut pork into bite-sized chunks. Place chunks in a bowl.
- Add ranch seasoning to the bowl. Toss to coat. Refrigerate 5 to 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add pork bites and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Notes:
- For best results, remove the silver skin on the side of each pork tenderloin.
- The silver skin is a silver membrane on the pork tenderloins. It is a thick connective tissue and it doesn’t break down when the pork is cooked.
- The best way to remove the silver skis is to use a sharp knife and carefully cut it off. If you don’t remove the silver skin, you will have a tough uneatable area on each tenderloin.
- Can substitute pork chops or pork loin for pork tenderloin.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- This recipe will need 3 to 4 tablespoons of homemade ranch dressing mix.
- If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your personal preference.
- Use homemade ranch dressing mix for a reduced sodium dish.
- Are Ranch Pork Bites Keto? Yes! All of the ingredients in this recipe are low-carb and keto-friendly.
- This recipe is also gluten-free.
- Can Pork be pink? Yes! It is perfectly SAFE to eat pink pork. Pork needs to have a minimum internal temperature of 145ºF.
- We like to cook it on the higher end of medium-rare and let the meat rest for about 5 minutes covered in aluminum foil before slicing. It only takes about 15 minutes to reach 145ºF, depending on how big your pork tenderloins are.
Steph
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Could I use pork belly instead of pork loin?
You can use any pork you want. The cooking time will change depending on the cut of meat.
Can this be cooked in crock pot?
Can I use pork belly instead of pork loin?