If you’re aiming to improve your diet, you may think that pork is off the table — but think again. Packed full of essential B-vitamins, pork supports a range of body functions, including energy production and your metabolism. When choosing pork, opt for leaner cuts — like loin chops, sirloin roasts, and tenderloin. It’s time to start cooking!
![pork medallions with a vibrant cherry sauce](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pork-medallions-with-a-vibrant-cherry-sauce.jpg)
Pork Medallions with a Vibrant Cherry Sauce
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into ½ inch thick slices
- 1 shallot chopped finely
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup dried cherries
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Season pork medallions well, before heating oil 1 tbsp in a large nonstick skillet. Cook the pork for approximately 4 minutes each side, before transferring to a foil-tented plate.
- Add the remaining oil and saute the shallot for 1 minute before adding stock, cherries, and vinegar. Once reduced (approximately 3-4 minutes), pour the sauce over the pork and serve.
![herb crusted loin with parsley sauce](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/herb-crusted-loin-with-parsley-sauce.jpg)
Herb Crusted Loin with Parsley Sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork loin trim the fat
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried sage
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, oil, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub pork and then cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes (reaching an internal temperature of 155 degrees F). Allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing (one serving is 4-ounces of pork).
- In the meantime, combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and serve.
![](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pork-tenderloin-with-sweet-potato-and-red-pepper.jpg)
Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato and Red Pepper
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 275 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pork tenderloin cubed
- 1 red pepper chopped in chunks
- 1 red onion chopped into chunks
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place all ingredients in a bowl, toss with olive oil. Spread onto a baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes. Serve hot.
![](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/simple-baked-pork-chops.jpg)
Simple Baked Pork Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 189 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 thin pork chops
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 cup all-natural ketchup
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Whisk all ingredients (besides pork), topping each chop with the sauce.
- Bake for 30 minutes (internal temperature 145 degrees F). Service with ¼ cup brown rice or sauteed vegetables.
![delicious pork stir-fry](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/delicious-pork-stir-fry.jpg)
Delicious Pork Stir-Fry
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound tenderloin cut into thin strips
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion sliced thin
- 1 red pepper
- 1 crown of broccoli chopped
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 chili deseeded and chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cayenne optional
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a wok, cooking pork for 3 minutes. Stir in red pepper and garlic, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot. Garnish with optional sesame seeds.
![](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/broiled-pork-chops-with-wilted-spinach.jpg)
Broiled Pork Chops with Wilted Spinach
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 185 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 thin pork chops
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- In a bowl, combine mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, paprika, and chili powder. Brush pork chops.
- Spread chops on a pan, before broiling 4 minutes each side. Brush with more sauce after flipping. Continue basting and turning every 4 minutes until juices run clear.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil on low heat, cooking spinach until wilted — season with salt and pepper. Serve pork on a bed of spinach.
![low carb pork lettuce wraps](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/low-carb-pork-lettuce-wraps.jpg)
Low Carb Pork Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 green onion sliced thin
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 8 large lettuce leaves
- Handful cilantro
- Chopped peanuts optional
Instructions
- Slice pork and brush with barbecue sauce.
- Heat ½ of the olive oil in a pan, cooking pork until browned (set aside).
- Add the remaining oil and cook garlic, red pepper, carrot, and green onions for 3 minutes. Re-add pork, stir well, then pack into lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts.
![pork stuffed acorn squash](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pork-stuffed-acorn-squash.jpg)
Pork-stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash halved and seeded
- 2 apples cubed
- 1 cup lean ground pork
- 1 onion diced
- ½ tsp of clove
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
- Place squash cut-side down on a baking sheet, cooking for about 30 minutes.
- Combine apples, pork, spices, salt and pepper. Spoon into the squash and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Serve.
![](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/spicy-pork-loin-with-mango.jpg)
Spicy Pork Loin with Mango
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 155 kcal
Ingredients
- 100 grams pork loin fat trimmed
- ½ mango diced
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Sprinkle pork with cayenne and chili powder. In a skillet, heat oil and sear pork on both sides (approximately 3 minutes each side). Transfer to baking dish.
- Roast for approximately 15 minutes (internal temperature 145 degrees F). Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- In the meantime, combine shallot, cilantro, mango and lime juice. Top pork with mango mix and enjoy!
![](http://guidetointermittentfasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/orange-sage-chops.jpg)
Orange Sage Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 185 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 4-ounce boneless pork chops
- 1 orange
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped fine
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper, before heating oil in large skillet.
- Cook chops 4 minutes each side, and then add the juice from one orange (as well as 1 tsp zest).