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.
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.
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.