Healthy Pork Recipes

Grill, roast, or simmer it -- whatever you prefer, enjoy pork's versatility and flavor with these easy-to-prepare recipes.

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Pork Medallions with Cranberry Chutney

Saucy Apple Pork Roast

Pork Chops with Lime Salsa

How to Bake Pork Chops

Cassoulet

Sauteed Pork and Pear Salad

Pork Chops with Black Bean Salsa

Pork Medallions with Pear-Maple Sauce

Eggs and Canadian Bacon in Pita Pockets

Pork Primavera Sandwiches

Maple-Thyme Pork Chops

Stuffed Pork Loin

Roasted Pork with Apples

Will's Pasta Primavera

Classic American Pizza

Breakfast Casserole

Quick Campanelle with Peas and Artichokes

Orange-Mustard Pork Chops

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Pork Medallions with Cranberry Chutney

Liven up tender pork medallions with a sweet and savory chutney -- made with figs, cranberries, apple juice, and seasonings -- that takes just minutes to prepare.

Pork Medallions with Cranberry Chutney

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Saucy Apple Pork Roast

Bring a favorite back to the dinner table with this sensational rub-seasoned pork roast paired with sweet and saucy apple wedges. It's the perfect heart-healthy centerpiece for your next family get-together.

Saucy Apple Pork Roast

Makes: 10 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Roast: 2 hrs 325°F

Stand: 10 mins

Pork Chops with Lime Salsa

Kick pork chops up a notch with a lime and Serrano pepper marinade, then add jalapeno jelly to the reserved mixture and brush it onto the chops as they finish grilling.

Pork Chops with Lime Salsa

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Marinate: 2 hrs to 4 hrs

Grill: 8 mins to 11 mins

How to Bake Pork Chops

Spend just 60 seconds to learn how to make juicy pork chops. Watch our quick video for our three-step secret!

Cassoulet

This hearty stew is a much quicker version of its French counterpart, thanks to canned beans rather than dry varieties that must simmer for hours on end. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's filled with low-fat lean pork, fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, Great Northern beans, and vegetables for a complete meal.

Cassoulet

Makes: 5 servings

Cook: 8 mins

Sauteed Pork and Pear Salad

Whether it's the first course or the main meal, this salad is a delicious way to incorporate protein-rich pork and antioxidant-rich greens into your day. Stir-fry the strips of meat with hazelnuts, add it to a bed of mixed salad greens, then toss it with a warm dressing made with pineapple juice, honey, and mustard.

Sauteed Pork and Pear Salad

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Pork Chops with Black Bean Salsa

Enjoy the flavors of Cajun cuisine with pork chops topped with a colorful and punchy salsa. Prepare the meat with a sprinkling of Cajun seasoning and pepper, then mix up the black bean, corn relish, lime juice, and cumin salsa while grilling the chops.

Pork Chops with Black Bean Salsa

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Pork Medallions with Pear-Maple Sauce

With a sweet pear-and-cherry topping, this healthy pork dish is sure to get rave reviews. The pork slices are seasoned with rosemary and thyme and paired with a sweet sauce of maple syrup and white wine.

Pork Medallions with Pear-Maple Sauce

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 25 mins

Eggs and Canadian Bacon in Pita Pockets

Even when time is tight, you can still enjoy a great breakfast to start your day off right. Just cook a mixture of heart-healthy egg product with bits of chopped Canadian bacon and green onion, then stuff it into a whole wheat pita for an energy-packing punch.

Eggs and Canadian Bacon in Pita Pockets

Makes: 2 servings

Start to Finish: 15 mins

Pork Primavera Sandwiches

If you crave the flavor of a barbecue pork sandwich but are looking for a healthier yet flavorful alternative, check out this slow cooker recipe. Cook sweet red peppers, carrots, onions, and barbecue sauce with a trimmed pork roast, then dish out the finished mixture onto fiber-rich, whole wheat hamburger buns.

Pork Primavera Sandwiches

Makes: 10 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 6 hrs 30 mins to 7 hrs on high-heat setting

Maple-Thyme Pork Chops

Make tonight's dinner a standout by drizzling a simple maple-syrup-and-thyme glaze on pan-roasted pork chops. A topping of crunchy pecans is the perfect complement to this satisfying meal.

Maple-Thyme Pork Chops

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Stuffed Pork Loin

This dish is sure to get you bonus points for taste and presentation. Wild rice, spinach, pecans, and dried cherries rolled up in a pork loin create a pinwheel effect, while the apricot jam glaze gives it a golden hue and sweet finish.

Stuffed Pork Loin

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 40 mins

Roast: 1 hr 30 mins to 1 hr 45 mins 325°F

Stand: 15 mins

Roasted Pork with Apples

Wedges of onion and apples round out this super-easy pork tenderloin dish. When the meat is nearly done, reduce apple juice in a skillet, then pour it over the tenderloin for a delicious and mouthwatering finish.

Roasted Pork with Apples

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Roast: 20 mins 425°F

Stand: 10 mins

Will's Pasta Primavera

With a nest of vermicelli and a topping of greens, colorful vegetables, and thinly sliced ham, this pasta salad is satisfying and good for you, too. Shake olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a jar to make your own low-fat dressing for this tasty dish.

Will's Pasta Primavera

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 30 mins

Classic American Pizza

Pizza lovers, rejoice! Enjoy traditional pizza without the guilt by making this low-fat, thin-crust version using reduced-fat cheeses, Canadian bacon or pepperoni, and fresh veggies.

Classic American Pizza

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Bake: 14 mins 475°F

Stand: 20 mins

Breakfast Casserole

With a few healthy ingredient choices, a traditional breakfast casserole becomes a much more heart-friendly meal. Incorporating low-fat and low-sodium ham along with reduced-fat Swiss cheese and egg product, this potato-and-leek-based casserole is a great way to start your day.

Breakfast Casserole

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Bake: 35 mins

Oven: 350°F

Quick Campanelle with Peas and Artichokes

When time is tight, you can pull this recipe together in no time. Tossing frozen peas and artichokes into the boiling pasta water speeds up the process. The combination is then mixed with fresh tomatoes and cheeses and topped with ham for a complete meal in 20 minutes or less.

Quick Campanelle with Peas and Artichokes

Makes: 4 servings

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Orange-Mustard Pork Chops

A wonderful autumn dish, this slow cooker recipe combines pork chops with acorn squash, orange marmalade, Dijon-style mustard, and marjoram. Rich in vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids, acorn squash is loved for its sweet and nutty flavor.

Orange-Mustard Pork Chops

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs (low) or 2 1/2 to 3 hr. (high)

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