Healthy Pork Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water

Delicata squash is a remarkably tender, mildly sweet squash we love stocking up on in the winter. Here it's paired with low-sodium bacon, apple juice, and herbs for a healthy pork tenderloin recipe you'll crave all season.

As much as we love pouring on the barbecue sauce, purchased sauces can be loaded with added sugar. Enter a tickle-your-tastebuds homemade sauce that's naturally sweetened with dates and tomatoes. Add that to lean, slow-cooked pulled pork atop a whole-wheat bun and you've got a healthy pork dinner idea to satisfy any cookout craving.

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Apple cider isn't reserved for cold-weather comfort food. The crisp drink gives boneless pork chops moist, full flavor, plus it reduces cooking time on the grill. Serve with miniature sweet peppers and French bread for a complete meal.

Pork loin takes on bright spring flavor with a tangy mango-rhubarb stuffing. Slather the lean pork recipe with a double dose of juicy barbecue sauce.

Test Kitchen Tip: Rhubarb not in season? Replace fresh rhubarb with 1½ pounds frozen cut rhubarb for the sauce.

This healthy pork shoulder recipe is the perfect cozy stew to help warm up on a chilly day. Sweet-tart apples, butternut squash, and carrots are added to the pot for a fall dinner that will have everyone coming back for second helpings.

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Succulent slow-cooked pork gains a bit of heat with the help of poblano and jalapeño peppers. Stuff the spicy meat into Mexican bolillo rolls along with chunky guacamole, which adds heart-healthy fat to the protein-packed meal.

Make-Ahead Tip: Both the homemade guacamole and the pork mixture can be stored in the freezer, separately, up to 1 month.

This one-skillet healthy pork dinner is made with just 5 ingredients and takes 25 minutes total to prepare. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds a tart, crisp flavor to the juicy pork recipe. If you're not a fan of cabbage, substitute it for Brussels sprouts.

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Top a bed of roasted baby vegetables with our rosemary-garlic healthy pork roast for an elegant meal under 300 calories. The nutrient-rich veggies can be swapped based on seasonal produce availability.

Jamaican-style stir-fried pork and peppers with a bit of heat are easy ingredients to prep ahead and toss together. Serve the 20-minute healthy pork dinner recipe over brown rice or whole-grain pasta to add a additional nutrients.

Fried rice isn't your typical "health food," but this one is loaded with veggies and swaps in nutrient-packed brown rice for traditional white. Meat takes the supporting role in this whole-grain, veggie-full meal, but each serving still packs 19 g protein while offering 4 g fiber.

Fresh cilantro and tangy lime give this healthy pork tenderloin recipe bold flavor without adding empty calories. Toss your five ingredients into a slow cooker and enjoy this healthy pork dinner with any of your favorite toppers.

This healthy pork roast recipe, cooked in a rosemary-garlic mustard mixture, can be either grilled or oven-roasted, making it an excellent dinner option for any season. A tangy homemade rhubarb sauce finishes the 200-calorie dish.

Showcase fiber-rich barley and butternut squash in a healthy yet hearty risotto. Prep your pork tenderloin while the barley cooks for a complete meal that comes together in an hour.

This lightened-up twist on takeout features lean pork loin, plenty of veggies, and a reduced-sodium sauce. Don't worry: Chili, sesame, soy, and ginger ensure that each bite of the healthy pork dinner packs all the Asian-inspired flavors you love.

Spice up a boring brown-bag lunch with a healthy pork salad that can be made 24 hours in advance. After roasting the meat, divide it into four portions and pair with fresh pineapple, peaches, and lettuce, as well as our fruity ginger dressing.

This healthy pork shoulder recipe is covered in spices and slow-cooked until juicy-tender. Enjoy a lower-carb take on the Mexican-favorite dish by serving the shredded pork on lettuce or cabbage leaves.

Healthy fried pork chops? Believe it! Just take your chops out of the frying pan and into the oven for a dinner under 400 calories. Corn bread stuffing mix gives the pork a crisp and crunchy coating while keeping the inside unbelievably moist and juicy.

Related: Skip the Extra Oil with These Delicious Oven-Fried Recipes

Load this healthy pork tenderloin recipe with robust flavor by braising it with cayenne pepper and paprika, then pair the meat with a brick-red tomato sauce and whole-grain fettuccine. Lighten up the traditional sour cream topping by opting for plain fat-free Greek yogurt.

For an uncomplicated healthy pork dinner, marinate pork tenderloin in a zesty lime-garlic sauce, then grill until golden. Purchased guacamole serves as a creamy dipper for the 190-calorie entrée. It's a truly satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Grilled pineapple and roasted cashews really makes this healthy pork chop recipe (complete with a marmalade glaze) a winner. The simple low-fat dinner takes just 18 minutes to complete.

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Ditch the potatoes common to classic pork loin roast for fiber-rich, protein-packed chickpeas. Dried cranberries add a tart flavor to the healthy pork dinner's simple salt-and-pepper rub.

If we're going to eat a salad for dinner, it's going to be one topped with meat, cheese, and nuts. This healthy pork recipe comes together in one skillet for easy cleanup and fuels with 24 g protein.

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Grilled pork kabobs provide a quick and healthy dinner with international flair. Add slices of bell pepper, red onion, or portobello mushrooms to the skewers for added nutrition.

Test Kitchen Tip: Use reduced-sodium soy sauce to keep the healthy pork recipe flavorful while cutting down on sodium.