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Healthy Pork Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water

By Karla Walsh and Katlyn Moncada Updated December 15, 2021
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Apple Cider-Brined Pork Chops
Credit: Andy Lyons
Pork is a great choice for a low-calorie lunch or dinner recipe. Whether it's in a shredded pork sandwich, a roasted pork salad, or a satisfying pork stir-fry, lean pork tenderloin, chops, and roasts can be part of a healthy diet. Our collection of healthy pork recipes will show you how.
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Delicata Squash Salad with Pork Medallions

Delicata Squash Salad with Pork Medallions
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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.

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Low-Sugar Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches on tray with buns, slaw, and bowl of sauce
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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.

Buy It: Crock-Pot Slow Cooker ($30, Target)

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Apple Cider-Brined Pork Chops

Apple Cider-Brined Pork Chops
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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.

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Oven-Roasted Pork with Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

Oven-Roasted Pork with Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce
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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.

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Curried Cider-Pork Stew

Curried Cider-Pork Stew
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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.

Buy It: Lodge Dutch Oven ($100, Target)

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Lime-Green Chile Pork Tortas with Freezer Guacamole

Lime-Green Chile Pork Tortas with Freezer Guacamole
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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.

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Pork and Red Cabbage Skillet

Pork and Red Cabbage Skillet
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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.

Related: Healthy Skillet Recipes to Save Your Weeknights

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Pork Roast with Baby Vegetables

Pork Roast with Baby Artichokes
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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.

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Jamaican Pork Stir-Fry

Jamaican Pork Stir-Fry
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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.

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Quick Pork-and-Vegetable Fried Brown Rice

Quick Pork-and-Vegetable Fried Brown Rice
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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.

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Cilantro-Lime Pork

Cilantro-Lime Pork
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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.

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Mustard-Rubbed Pork Loin with Rhubarb Sauce

Mustard-Rubbed Pork Loin with Rhubarb Sauce
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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.

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Pork with Butternut Squash Barley Risotto

Pork with Butternut Squash Barley Risotto
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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.

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Healthy Pork Lo Mein

Healthy Pork Lo Mein
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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.

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Roast Pork Salad with Ginger-Pineapple Dressing

Roast Pork Salad with Ginger-Pineapple Dressing
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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.

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Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas

Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas
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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.

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Oven-Fried Pork Chops

Oven-Fried Pork Chops
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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

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Hungarian-Style Pork Paprikash

Hungarian-Style Pork Paprikash
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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.

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Chile-Lime Pork

Chile-Lime Pork
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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.

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Grilled Pork and Pineapple

Grilled Pork and Pineapple
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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.

Related: These Easy Pasta Recipes Will Be On the Table in Just 20 Minutes

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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Carrots, Chickpeas, and Cranberries

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin Carrots Chickpeas Cranberries
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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.

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Maple-Pork Wilted Salad

Maple-Pork Wilted Salad
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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.

Buy It: Cuisinart Skillet ($50, Bed Bath & Beyond)

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Five-Spice Pork Kabobs

Five-Spice Pork Kabobs
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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.

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    1 of 23 Delicata Squash Salad with Pork Medallions
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    13 of 23 Pork with Butternut Squash Barley Risotto
    14 of 23 Healthy Pork Lo Mein
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