20 Side Dishes For Pork Tenderloin
When it comes to dinnertime, the main dish needs a reliable sidekick. The pork tenderloin, in particular, needs a great side dish to accompany it on the plate. It doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or complicated endeavor, though. The best side dishes make the most of simple ingredients and are a snap to put together–even better if they can feed a crowd. These side dishes go well with pork tenderloin, and you’ll look forward to seeing them on your table any night of the week.
Related: 15 Pork Tenderloin Recipes That Are Perfect For Dinner
Roasted Broccolini with Pecans and Lemons
Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Micah Morton; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch
Tender broccolini threatens to steal the spotlight from the pork tenderloin with this easy recipe, which incorporates garlic, lemon, and pecans (and looks elegant too!).
Frenched Green Bean Salad
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
When pork is the main, a simple, six-ingredient salad makes the perfect side. The French-style green beans add the perfect flair to the plate too.
Cajun Potatoes
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Potatoes are always a crowd-pleasing side. It's time to give them a kick with a spicy Cajun seasoning that'll have everyone requesting the recipe.
Stick Of Butter Rice
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Never ever estimate a good classic recipe – especially if it involves a whole lot of butter. This old-school rice dish is tender, fluffy, flavorful way to complement your pork.
Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole
Mashed potatoes are always a go-to side, but you'll love this recipe even more than a batch of the instant stuff. It's creamy and whipped and bakes beautifully (and easily) like a casserole in the oven.
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
We love our potatoes baked, smashed, roasted – and, of course, mashed. In this family-favorite recipe, we bring back the traditional recipe for extra rich and creamy spuds.
Corn Salad With Sumac And Feta
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Corn salad is a go-to side, but this vibrant spin give this dish a whole lot of zing. Sumac and feta add tart, salty flavors to this grilled corn salad, which makes it a great side.
Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Pecan Topping
Most everyone is roasting a weekly batch of veggies in the oven, but when pork tenderloin is on the table and you want to make things more special, break out this recipe, which sees a rainbow of root vegetables accompanied by a spicy pecan topping.
Sweet Potato Stacks
Take your sweet potatoes vertical with this recipe for Sweet Potato Stacks, an easier-than-it-looks preparation with a mouthwatering glaze that's always a showstopping side for holiday parties.
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
Au gratin potatoes are a dinnertime staple, and this recipe makes for an impossibly creamy batch with a savory sauce and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Green beans
Parker House Rolls
Parker House Rolls have been a go-to bread at dinnertime for ages, and it's easy to see why. Their pillowy texture and delightfully browned tops pair perfectly with a dinner spread.
Crispy Potato Galette
Crispy potatoes get an upgrade in this gorgeous galette, which sees the edges of thinly sliced potatoes get beautifully browned and tender in the oven.
Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Replace your go-to steamed Brussels sprouts preparation with this recipe, which takes them to deliciously crispy, browned, smashed, and seasoned heights.
Sweet Potato Rolls
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Sweet potato rolls make a typical side dish a little more special. The addition of sweet potato adds a tenderness and flavor you'll love.
Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
Carrots are an unsung hero of the side dish world. In addition to being delicious, they're also nutritious. This recipe adorns them with a honey glaze and a dash of spices to up the flavor factor.
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
What's better than twice-baked potatoes? A casserole incorporating twice-baked potato flavors that's a breeze to prepare.
Smothered Green Beans
It's a classic for a reason: A good green bean recipe will serve you your whole cooking life, and this one can't be beat. It's simple and savory, a perfect addition to a hearty pork tenderloin.
Spiraled Sweet Potato Gratin
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
A gratin is always a good choice, and this one swaps the typical potato base with a sweet potato, adding color and an earthy sweetness of flavor.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots
Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Shallots and bacon add a wonderfully savory flavor to this classic Brussels sprouts recipe, which comes together in 45 minutes of active time.
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