Short on time but still want a comforting, satisfying dinner? In this video, Nicole shares five easy pork tenderloin dinners that are perfect for busy weeknights. These recipes keep prep simple and cook times manageable, while still delivering big, craveable flavors the whole table will love.
Nicole kicks things off with Pork Spiedini, a crispy, golden dish that feels a little special but comes together quickly. Next is Havana Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin, a set-it-and-forget-it option with bold, Cuban-inspired flavors that’s ready when you are. For a fast, hands-off dinner, she makes Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin—juicy, tender, and perfect for weeknights when time is tight. Then it’s Sweet and Sour Pork, a takeout-style favorite made easy at home with a balanced sweet-tangy sauce. Nicole finishes with Fried Pork Cutlets, a classic comfort dish with a crispy coating that cooks up fast and pairs with just about anything.
Whether you’re feeding your family or just trying to get dinner on the table without a lot of fuss, these easy pork dinners prove you don’t need hours in the kitchen to make something delicious.
Timestamps:
0:00 – 5 Easy Pork Tenderloin Dinners for Busy Weeknights
0:18 – Pork Spiedini
4:53 – Havana Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
7:55 – Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
11:49 – Sweet and Sour Pork
16:44 – Fried Pork Cutlets
Get the recipes here:
Pork Spiedini (substitute pork for chicken): https://www.allrecipes.com/lemon-garlic-butter-chicken-spiedini-recipe-8727930
Havana Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/228944/havana-slow-cooker-pork-tenderloin/
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin: https://www.allrecipes.com/air-fryer-pork-tenderloin-recipe-7368416
Sweet and Sour Pork: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/31144/sweet-and-sour-pork-iii/
Fried Pork Cutlets: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/228045/crispy-pork-cutlets/
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25 Comments
So thrilled to see you use an air fryer differently.I am old school, someone gave me an air fryer, but I have been apprehensive about using it.This recipe for barbecue pork has given me the "courage to use this.I never will use it for something fried, as "there is "nothing like REAL southern fried chicken or pork chops".We don't do REAL southern food much(for health reasons) but "When I WANT southern fried…I want the REAL deal!.So Thank you for this glazed pork barbecue! …
Love your Sweet and sour sauce recipe, as I hate the jarred one…Thank you!You are the best! I aam 75 years old, and learned something new today!(and I thought I have done it all! lol
My mouth is watering for every dish and I actually have everything I need to make all the recipes.
No longer having a family to feed I'm learning to make Super Cube meals to reheat straight from the freezer. All but the cutlets ought to work well. Thank you.
How long on the grill rather than the air fryer
For the speidini, if you cooked it in a skillet or on the grill, how long/what temperature should you cook it?
The last one is a Schnitzel. With veal it's Wiener Schnitzel and with pork it's Schweiner Schnitzel.
“What are you doing?” 😂 I am marinating and cooking pork tenderloin in the air fryer… now! Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Could we watch the video without the advertisement? It cover the ingredients, thank you.
No Pork Diablo? That was the recipe that introduced me to Allrecipes.
Another great idea for pork tenderloin is hoisin sauce tons of onions and some garlic. I cook it on low in a baking bag in the oven. Falls apart and is great with any kind of rice and snow peas.
How long do you cook in the slow cooker?
Oh MY GAUUUUUDDD!!!!❤️❤️❤️🫡🫡🫡📈📈📈
I started adding Maple Syrup on my pork ,,, when marinating. It’s def good
Fixing computer made Chang below. "That night we were having Spadini for dinner." Now the story might make sense.
She acts like she's from Louisiana.. very Baton Rouge.
You're amaaaazing! I share your recipes all the time! ❤❤
Loved " if you 🫵do what I tell you" and "just a swim in the pan"😂
Who says you can’t trust a skinny chef!!?? 😂 love this channel!
I make city chicken the same way only I use veal, pork and I didn’t have air fryers so we fried them. Can’t get veal anymore so regular beef and I like your way of air frying. Love your recipes, some I’ve made for years.
What part of the pig pork tenderloins is it the back ?
I watched the video and wrote down the recipes but when I went to the recipe to print out it was so different!! Why is that? In the video with the Pork Cutlets it does not mention dill pickles, cayenne pepper and the 1 1/2 cups of cold milk. I'm a bit confused, can you please explain.
Excellent presentation!!!
Every single recipe looks amazing.
I absolutely love your recipes and you’re very easy to follow and you explain everything nice and slow but yet not too slow so thank you very much
What temperature and time would you do this for an oven? I don’t have the fryer that you have.