What to Serve with Pork Tenderloin

What to Serve with Pork Tenderloin – from simple recipes for busy weeknights to the perfect side dish for special occasions, this list of pork tenderloin side dish recipes has something for everyone.

Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite cuts of meat. It’s easy to work with, flavorful and goes with a wide variety of side dishes. It’s a tender cut of meat that tastes amazing!

We’ve got a huge selection of ideas for what to serve with pork tenderloin and, honestly, I don’t know how you’ll choose!

When it comes to what goes with pork tenderloin, the best side dishes are always in the eye of the beholder, so to speak. That’s why this list includes delicious recipes perfect for backyard cookouts, holiday meals, and everything in between!

Best Pork Tenderloin Recipes

During grilling season, this grilled pork tenderloin is my go-to pork tenderloin recipe. It’s fabulous with loaded baked potato salad or grilled corn on the cob.

When you’re craving comfort food, you can’t go wrong with pork tenderloin and potatoes and a side of herb roasted carrots. Our Dutch oven pork tenderloin is perfect for Sunday supper.

For a quick and easy 30-minute meal, you can’t go wrong with our oven roasted tenderloin recipe. In fact, this is one of our most popular posts. You can make it a one-pan meal with potatoes and other root veggies, or serve it with this cheesy corn casserole.

Cowboy Corn Casserole

This tasty side dish is a little sweet, a bit smoky, and totally cheesy. It's perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and barbecues!

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1. Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes

Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes from Juggling Act Mama:

These buttery sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any family dinner.

Not only does this classic side dish go perfectly with your easy weeknight meal, but it’s also wonderful for Sunday supper and holidays.

While the mashed sweet potatoes are one of our most popular side dishes, you’ll also love our crispy roasted sweet potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, and sweet potato casserole. Find more sweet potato side dish ideas:

2. Mac and Cheese

What to serve with pork tenderloin: top down view of mac and cheese.

Creamy Mac and Cheese from Juggling Act Mama:

While this mac and cheese could be a main course, it’s also one of the best side dishes! After all, who doesn’t love mac and cheese?

This classic dish combines parmesan and cheddar cheese the perfect cheesy side.

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

This baked Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! The whole family is going to love the creamy cheese sauce with the succulent pulled pork and BBQ sauce!

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A serving of macaroni and cheese topped with shredded barbecue pulled pork, drizzled with barbecue sauce and garnished with herbs, on a blue plate. A baking dish with more of the same is in the background.

3. Garlic Green Beans

Close up of Garlic-Green-Beans on a white plate.

Quick Garlic Green Beans from Juggling Act Mama:

Garlic green beans with zesty cowboy butter are a delicious side dish any night of the week and go from cutting board to skillet to table in under 10 minutes!

For a holiday meal, try our delicious green bean casserole or sauteed asparagus.

4. Parmesan Risotto

Close up of Rice Cooker Parmesan Risotto Recipe with parsley and shaved parmesan cheese.

Parmesan Risotto from Juggling Act Mama:

This side dish literally goes with just about any main dish, and it’s a great choice to serve with juicy pork tenderloin.

I love that it feels like a fancy restaurant side dish when it’s really a simple recipe!

Related: Kid-Friendly Vegetable Side Dishes

5. Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries from Juggling Act Mama:

This easy side dish has just five simple ingredients including olive oil, salt, and black pepper. That’s it!

It is a great side dish for holidays and special occasions.

6. Cheesy Ranch Tater Tots

Spoonful of tater tots with cheese and bacon.

Cheesy Ranch Tater Tots from Juggling Act Mama:

When it comes to picky eaters, it can be hard to find good options for side dishes.

Make these cheesy tater tots with ranch seasoning to serve with your pork dinner and you’ll have smiles all around the dinner table!

You’ll also love our red skin garlic mashed potatoes and crispy fingerling potatoes.

7. Roasted Beets

Oven Roasted Beets from Juggling Act Mama:

When you want a simple dish to go with your pork tenderloin dinner, make this easy beet recipe with your favorite herbs or use one of our delicious compound butters for additional flavor.

Serve your roasted beets with garlic chive butter, rosemary butter, or even our cowboy butter dipping sauce drizzled on top. You’ll also love our roasted beet salad.

8. White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Top down view of a bowl of White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with a wooden spoon.

White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes from Juggling Act Mama:

Of course, no list of what to serve with pork tenderloin would be complete without mashed potatoes.

This recipe includes sour cream, heavy cream, butter, and cheese for the best mashed potatoes ever.

You’ll also love our hassleback potatoes, air fryer baked potatoes, and crispy smashed potatoes. We have a lot of potato sides to choose from!

9. Baked Beans

Close up of Cowboy Baked Beans topped with bacon in a small crock with a spoon.

Cowboy Baked Beans from Juggling Act Mama:

These smoky and slightly sweet baked beans combine our cowboy seasoning mix with molasses, bacon, and other ingredients for an incredibly delicious side dish.

These baked beans are as good for summer cookouts as it is for cold winter nights!

Cowboy Caviar Recipe

Quick and yummy cowboy caviar can be served as an appetizer (it's the BEST dip) or even a side dish!

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10. Cheesy Grits Casserole

Easy Southern Cheese Grits Casserole from Grits and Pinecones:

Whether you’re serving pork loin or pork chops, these creamy and cheesy grits are a great choice for a cozy side dish.

There are lots of different ways to serve grits, but this one is my favorite!

11. Roasted Cinnamon Butternut Squash

Close up of butternut squash on a baking pan.

Roasted Cinnamon Butternut Squash from Juggling Act Mama:

Butternut squash is a great option to serve with your favorite pork recipes in the Fall.

This easy recipe only needs 10 minutes to prep!

For holiday meals, consider our roasted acorn squash with maple syrup, warm spices, and pecans.

Oven Roasted Acorn Squash

My oven roasted acorn squash has the flavors of maple, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's deliciously cozy and the perfect addition to your holiday table!

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Close-up of baked acorn squash halves filled with chopped pecans and a glaze of brown sugar and butter, showing caramelized edges and a golden, roasted surface.

Related: Make Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes

12. Rice Pilaf

Bot of rice pilaf next to a wooden spoon.

Easy Cheesy Rice Pilaf from The Stay at Home Chef

You can use any long-grain rice for this dish, which is loaded with buttery goodness.

You’ll love the parmesan cheese flavor in this easy 20-minute side dish.

13. Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli from Juggling Act Mama:

This broccoli side dish gets the prize for being simple, easy, and delicious!

In 20 minutes, you’ll have tender broccoli that’s perfect for any weeknight meal. You can even toss some cauliflower on the tray, too.

You’ll also love this delicious broccoli casserole – it’s a great low carb option.

14. Fried Apples

Fried Apples from The Cagle Diaries:

Everyone knows that apple sauce and pork go wonderfully together, but these copycat Cracker Barrel fried apples with apple pie spice are total comfort food!

Everyone will love these sweet apples.

15. Grilled Vegetables

Close up of Grilled Veggies cropped square.

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables from Juggling Act Mama:

If you can’t decide on just one veggie side dish, this dish is a good choice. You choose your favorites like eggplant, red onion, zucchini, peppers, and summer squash for a seasoned and grilled vegetable medley.

You’ll also love our grilled asparagus, rainbow vegetable grilled kabobs, and grilled potatoes. Find more grilled side dish ideas:

16. Au Gratin Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes from Spend with Pennies:

There’s nothing quite like tender potatoes smothered in a creamy cheese sauce – unless it’s then baked until golden brown and delicious!

Au gratin potatoes are definitely a great addition to any delicious meal.

For more sides to round out your meal, try one of our salads or a fluffy piece of bread from our collection of breads, rolls, and biscuits recipes.

A side salad is a great way to add more nutrition to your meal. Check out our fresh spinach salad or winter citrus salad.

When it comes to carbs, I’m not picky – I love them all! However, sweet potato rolls are my personal favorite, but cheesy cornbread is a great dish, too.

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Our Favorite Pork Recipes

Pork tenderloin is my favorite lean cut of meat, but that doesn’t mean I’m not a fan of chops, roasts, and ribs! I’ve got loads of pork recipes here that you’ll love, too.

If you love air fryer recipes, you can’t go wrong with our breaded pork chops. Our slow cooker pork roast with apples is always popular, too.

During grilling season, whip up some BBQ ribs with our pork seasoning, or delicious grilled pork chops with strawberry peach salsa.

Find more pork recipe ideas:

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You’re sure to find the perfect dish for every meal!

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

Cooking pork low and slow brings out all the yummy flavors! This slow cooker pulled pork recipe will yield the most tender flavorfull pork that you can use in dozens of other recipes.

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