We’ve gathered a list of our 35 best leftover pork tenderloin recipes for quick breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals!
Ah, leftovers.
Today we are specifically discussing leftover pork tenderloin recipes.
There seem to be two camps when it comes to leftovers…
…Love them or despise them.
Well, no matter how meticulous your meal planning is, inevitably there comes a time when all the food is not eaten at the meal or event, and that means only one thing: leftovers.
Some folks are more than happy to meal prep the following day’s lunch from the leftovers.
(Check out our easy leftover pork tenderloin stir-fried rice below!)
Some prefer to use a brand-new recipe with leftovers because they do not like having the same meal two days in a row.
These are the folks who will be going through this post with a fine-tooth comb to discover what to do with leftover pork tenderloin.
Beautifully lean and tender, pork tenderloin makes a second-day meal almost as good as when it first came out of the oven.
Saving money by reusing protein always seems like a wise move financially, so finding outstanding pork tenderloin leftover recipes will help keep things exciting and tasty for both the taste buds and the tummy!
Salads, sandwiches, wraps, pasta dishes, soups, and casseroles top the list of what to do with leftover pork loin.
But there are plenty of completely new leftover pork tenderloin ideas to explore as well, like stir-fries or tacos.
I tried very hard to find leftover pork tenderloin recipes that specifically stated “tenderloin” but I appreciate any grace that can be shared should I have accepted the ingredient of “pulled pork” to mean that leftover pork tenderloin would work just fine in the recipe as well.
From Leftover Pork Chili to Posole to Spicy Noodle & Pork Bake, maybe you’ll find your new favorite!
It is my hope that this list inspires you to try one and see for yourself just how tasty leftover pork tenderloin can be the next day.
Some recipes can be easily adapted to use fresh or leftover pork tenderloin.
It all depends on if the leftover pork tenderloin recipes allow for the pork to be used as is or if it needs particular seasonings added during the cooking phase.
Here it clearly states this recipe can go either way, and I appreciate that.
The veggies and sauce are prepared, and after simmering, the leftover pork is added as it needs just enough time to be properly warmed up and coated with the sauce before serving.
This will fill that Chinese food craving for sure!
Leftover pork tenderloin recipes can cover a lot of territory and cuisines, but today we are diving into a savory and satisfying bowl of chili.
It mentions leftover pork roast, but pork tenderloin works equally as well.
Fair warning, this chili turns out super thick more like a stew, so if you are partial to that, proceed with gusto!
The amount of pork added is left open, so tailor the recipe to the amount of pork you have on hand.
It is simmered with tomatoes, corn, black beans, and chili powder for as little or as long as you like.
Serve with a favorite bread, crackers, or salad.
When you need to figure out what to do with leftover pork loin, these fajita bowls are a fantastic choice.
It starts with cooking up some riced cauliflower.
Next, saute red, yellow and orange peppers and onion.
Then, warm the pork with oil and seasonings of garlic powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
Lastly, the assembly can begin with layers of cauliflower, peppers, and meat.
The dressing is made of lime juice, avocado oil, garlic, and cilantro and completes the bowl perfectly.
Posole is a traditional soup or stew from Mexican cuisine and is a fantastic answer for what to do with leftover pork tenderloin.
This hearty yet lovely soup has lots of flexibility but the recipe includes hominy, pinto beans, diced green chilis, though other ingredients could be used.
Sauteed onions, garlic and cumin begin the process with chicken stock, pork, hominy, beans and chilis added for simmering.
Salsa verde certainly makes it pop.
Each bowl can be garnished with radishes, green onions, avocado, cheese, or cilantro.
Warms to the core!
Fried rice is one of the best leftover pork tenderloin ideas!
A whole new meal in a bowl!
Before beginning, there are things to prepare like dicing carrots and celery, cutting the pork into cubes, mincing the garlic, scrambling two eggs, making rice, and chopping green onions.
Excellent instructions explain the best combination of all these yummy ingredients.
Once all is combined and warmed, soy sauce and splash of apple cider vinegar are added.
When serving garnish with green onions.
Who can resist a savory bowl of pork fried rice?
This one is particularly kid friendly since the combo of cheese and noodles is always a winning match.
Here egg noodles are prepared with half the cooking time on the package.
The mixture of cream of chicken soup, Mexicorn, shredded cheddar cheese, and bite-size pieces of leftover pork tenderloin are combined.
Noodles are added last, with the whole mixture going into a casserole dish for baking.
Stir halfway through and serve when bubbly warm!
Pasta for the win!
This recipe that can use leftover pork tenderloin can also use fresh tenderloin as well.
Basically, it just means you can skip the first step on the list of instructions since the leftover tenderloin is already cooked.
Instead, the focus goes straight to making the sauce out of BBQ sauce, sriracha, Korean red hot chili paste (carefully!), soy sauce, ginger, and lemon juice.
This sauce is cooked till bubbly, with the pork being added in afterward.
Stir well and simmer a bit.
These can be served over rice, mashed potatoes, on a salad, or in a bun!
Gotta love a post with a two-for-one bang for your buck when it comes to leftover pork tenderloin recipes.
I chose this one because it combined and beautifully presented two excellent recipes, with pictures, of possibly the most common uses of leftover pork tenderloin in a sandwich and on a salad.
But there is absolutely NO reason for these ideas to be plain or boring.
Oh no!
In addition to the pork, the sandwich includes pickle slices, provolone cheese, arugula, and marinated red onions with a chimichurri mayo (recipe included)!
The salad includes pork, romaine, marinated red onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados with a different yet very tasty dressing.
Both are flavorful and enjoyable choices!
This recipe invites you to use whatever leftovers you have on hand, which certainly includes what to do with leftover pork loin.
Quesadillas!
In my home, often the vehicle of choice to transport food into the mouth is a tortilla and not bread.
They can be soft or crispy, folded or wrapped, which makes them fun.
The numerous ways they can be filled is equally creative.
The staple is always cheese of any variety.
Here sauteed onions and mushrooms accompany the slices of pork inside the quesadilla being warmed on the stove for a satisfying crunch.
Considering what to do with leftover pork tenderloin?
This stir fry is a fantastic option.
What I love about this recipe is how simple it is.
No sauce.
No separate bowls.
Just stir fry and serve!
You’ve got this!
Dice up the leftover pork, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
Cut the green onion and broccoli.
Stir fry the pork and add Hoisin sauce (the kind that fits your eating plan).
Next up are the onion, peppers, and garlic.
Then the pork is returned, and broccoli is added.
Serve alone, on rice, or in lettuce wraps.
Soup makes for fantastic leftover pork tenderloin ideas.
Here we have a pork and potato soup that can include any leftover pork.
Saute onions, celery, and carrots, eventually adding mushrooms and garlic.
Next, come the diced potatoes and chicken stock, and simmer until the potatoes are soft.
Last, add in the leftover pork, kale, and seasonings of onion flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper.
When the pork is warmed, it is ready to be served.
Lots of personalization here where you can use what is on hand for the veggies, seasonings, and even meat.
Tex-Mex pork tenderloin leftover recipes are fantastic and delicious.
I love how easy this skillet is to assemble, cook and serve.
No oven to warm up or meat to be cooked.
It starts with twelve corn tortillas cut into bite-size pieces being warmed with the diced or pulled pork while stirring in a large skillet.
Then diced tomatoes with chiles, enchilada sauce, and tomato sauce are added, gently stirred together, and warmed until bubbly.
Shredded cheddar cheese is melted on top, with cilantro added when serving.
Delightfully easy and delicious!
Occasionally leftover pork tenderloin recipes are time or step intensive.
This one is not.
In fact, it is precisely the exact opposite!
This is what I call a down-and-dirty recipe.
No fuss.
No mess.
Just quick and satisfying!
This Shepherd’s Pie starts with applying cooking spray to a pie plate.
Then simply layer in leftover pork tenderloin and green beans, season with salt and pepper, pour on gravy, and top with instant mashed potatoes.
Bake and top with sharp cheddar cheese.
You could change any ingredients or follow it as is!
Add a fruit salad, and it is a perfect weeknight meal.
We can’t leave breakfast out, so your leftover pork tenderloin will come in handy for this meal of the day as well.
The recipe calls for pulled pork, but whether your tenderloin “pulls” or simply is diced, it will be the perfect flavor profile.
This breakfast hash includes diced sweet potatoes cooked in a skillet, with red onions and pork combined and stirred till heated.
Making four holes in the mixture, add an egg in each one before transferring the skillet to the oven to finish cooking.
Garnish as you see fit, and enjoy the day!
To add to this list of leftover pork tenderloin ideas, I present tacos!
Flour tortillas can single-handedly rescue or rebrand a meal.
Here is a wonderful way to create a taco bar of sorts to use up leftover pork tenderloin.
In separate bowls, prepare chopped red onions, chopped tomatoes, chopped cilantro, guacamole, salsa, and a mixture of greek yogurt and taco seasoning.
Warm the pork on low heat with water to keep it from drying out.
With tortillas in hand, assemble tacos to taste using any or all the ingredients.
I am partial to a few cabbage strips and shredded cheese as well.
Arancini are like little treats of pure happiness.
They’re deep-fried rice balls filled with yummy things like rice, cheese, or meat.
Plus, they’re crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
It’s like biting into a little piece of heaven.
And let’s be real, who doesn’t love deep-fried food?
They’re perfect for using up any leftovers in the fridge.
Got some leftover pork tenderloin?
Throw it in arancini!
It’s a great way to use that last bit of meat and make it into something new and delicious.
Pork tenderloin salad is the kind of salad that makes you want to take a bite out of the world.
It’s tender, juicy, herby, meaty, and citrusy with just a hint of brine.
It tastes like sunshine on a plate—delicate and slightly sweet from the pork tenderloin.
And it’s so Mediterranean!
Italian pork stuffed mini peppers are such a tasty way to add some festivity, flavor, and fun to your table.
And that’s because these mini peppers taste like a party in your mouth.
The sweetness of the mini peppers contrasts beautifully with the savory depth that pork provides.
Overall, it’s a well-balanced appetizer with just a bit of kick and just enough to get you excited about making it.
Sweet and savory, crunchy and satisfying, these Baked BBQ Sweet Potato Nachos will spice up your nacho game.
You’ll start with shredded leftover pork tenderloin.
Then add a generous helping of BBQ sauce and ranch dressing before topping it all off with blue cheese crumbles and pickled jalapeños for that sweet-and-savory flavor combo that will leave you wanting more.
The result is a gratifying crunch you’re sure to love, whether you’re looking for an appetizer or an entrée.
Pork Tenderloin Crostini With Lime Crema s a stellar appetizer that will leave your guests feeling full but not stuffed.
The juicy goodness of pork tenderloin is complemented by the spicy kick of paprika and chili powder, while the lime crema adds a tangy finish that goes so well with the rich flavor of the meat.
Indeed, this dish is perfect for any party or get-together.
You know the saying: “When life gives you leftovers, make egg rolls.”
Well, we’re here to tell you that it’s true.
And when it comes to air fryer egg rolls, you can’t get much easier than this.
Just think about it, leftover pork tenderloin, some green onions, slaw mix, egg roll wrappers, and BAM!
You’ve got yourself a tasty and crunchy meal.
It’s like a salad, but even better because it’s wrapped in a crispy wrapper.
And if you’re feeling extra saucy (literally), serve these rolls with some sweet chili sauce for dipping.
They will be a hit with everyone!
This is a soup you never knew you needed.
It’s a recipe for leftover pork tenderloin and rice soup, a simple but tasty way to use up leftover pork tenderloin, cooked veggies, and white rice.
The addition of garlic and onions gives it a subtle sweetness, while ground sage and oregano give it a subtle earthiness that’s balanced out by the woodsy notes of bay leaf.
The carrots and celery stalks also provide a light sweetness and crunchiness.
At the same time, the leftover pork tenderloin has a tender texture with just enough meat flavor left over from its original cooking method (whatever that may have been).
And finally?
White rice absorbs all the tasty goodness in your broth while retaining enough chewiness to make this soup delightful.
This Stir-Fried Pork & Napa Cabbage In Hot-&-Sour Sauce has all the flavor of your favorite Chinese takeout dish but is even crunchier.
It’s made with leftover pork tenderloin, veggies, aromatics, and hot and sour sauce—a balance of savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy notes with a nice crunchy texture.
Imagine succulent, tender chunks of leftover cooked pork tenderloin combined with nutty and fluffy quinoa, all nestled in crisp and refreshing lettuce leaves.
Mouthwatering, isn’t it?
Well, you’ll experience that with this recipe for an Asian lettuce wrap.
But wait, there’s more!
You’ll also get to savor the tantalizing combination of sweet Thai chili and teriyaki sauce that will have your palate dancing with joy.
Each bite will be filled with flavors and textures that you will remember.
You’ve got a pork tenderloin, and you’ve got a butternut squash.
Then make this casserole dish.
It is the ideal balance of savory and sweet, with tender slices of pork tenderloin and creamy, nutty butternut squash topped with mozzarella cheese that melts to an exceptional degree, creating a gooey and sumptuous topping.
Nutty farro also adds an extra layer of texture and flavor, making this dish truly irresistible.
The original recipe calls for Italian sausage, but you can use leftover pork tenderloin instead—it’s up to you!
This dish is more than just a meal.
It’s a culinary experience.
The first time you take a bite, you’ll be transported to another world—one where your taste buds get to travel through a flavor journey that starts with tender pork and ends with heaven.
It begins with onion, bell pepper, and ginger; continues with garlic; and finishes with mushrooms and green sugar snap peas.
A blend of sauces adds just enough sweetness to balance out all those savory flavors.
Leftover pork tenderloin, eggs, and cauliflower rice are the stars of this dish.
The Japanese BBQ sauce and BBQ spice rub add a bit of heat and crunch to the mix, making this one of our favorite ways to use up leftover pork tenderloin.
And another great thing about this recipe is that it’s simple enough to make on a weeknight but impressive enough to serve at your next dinner party.
Plus, it’s easy to tweak based on what you have in your fridge—we love adding baby bok choy or scallions if we have them on hand.
Get ready to satisfy your cravings for some comforting and authentic Mexican flavors with this Mexican pork stew.
Made in just 30 minutes, this dish is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s packed with savor.
It combines tender smoked pork, black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes; all simmered in a flavorful salsa verde-spiced sauce.
And it has a nice balance of comfort and flavor and great depth without being too hot.
Be sure to pair it with some warm tortillas for a complete experience.
Warm your soul with this delectable leftover pork noodle soup.
This quick and easy dish is packed with the comforting flavors of Chinese five spice and a medley of earthy mushrooms, all served over a bed of soba noodles.
The crowning touch?
A soft-boiled egg adds a rich and creamy texture to the soup.
Garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, this soup is a delightful and satisfying meal that will become your go-to for busy weeknights or a hearty lunch.
30. Pork Chile Verde
This dish is packed with succulent pork tenderloin cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces, smothered in a smoky, spicy green chili sauce.
It’s a great balance of heat and flavor.
And when you serve it with warm tortillas or a cup of rice, it’ll become a fiesta in your mouth.
You’ve got a couple of options when it comes to tacos.
You can go the traditional route with ground beef and cheese.
Or you can get creative and try something new.
If you’re looking for something different but still delish, check out these Teriyaki Pork Wonton Tacos.
They’re made with wonton wrappers instead of tortillas, so they’re crispy and crunchy on the outside but soft and juicy on the inside.
And they’re stuffed with tender pork tenderloin in teriyaki sauce, veggies, and lime juice—and topped off with a bit of avocado crema and pineapple salsa.
If you’re searching for a creative way to make leftovers seem like an entirely new meal, this is it.
The naan flatbread is crisp but soft enough to soak up all the sweet and tangy flavors of the pineapple and BBQ sauce.
The pork tenderloin is tender and juicy—a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
And those red onions?
They add just enough bite to cut through all the sweetness.
Topped with cilantro for garnish?
There’s no way this pizza won’t make your day brighter.
This dish is like a burrito but in bowl form.
It’s got everything you love about a burrito—juicy pork, rice, creamy avocado, and melty cheese—plus some pico de gallo for good measure.
And if you want to make it even better?
Add a little bit of sliced jalapeno or serrano peppers for a little kick.
Thai Pork With Coconut Galangal Sauce is an explosion of flavors in your mouth.
This dish is an ideal balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes that will leave you wanting more.
The secret to its unique taste lies in the galangal sauce, which provides an earthy flavor with a slight spiciness that sets it apart from other dishes.
Then you’ll also have some rich and creamy texture, which comes from adding coconut milk—making it an indulgent experience.
Whether you’re a fan of Thai cuisine or looking to try something new, this dish will surely satisfy your cravings.
Get ready for the most incredible taste explosion of your life.
The sweet-and-sour flavor of pineapple salsa pairs perfectly with the rich, smoky notes of pork tenderloin.
And if you want to make things even better, it’s got a creamy chimichurri sauce that’s ready to go.
Just add it on top!
The bottom line
Clearly, leftover pork tenderloin recipes breathe creativity into second meals.
The work was already put in when the tenderloin was cooked, so I hope this list helped equip you with some ideas for what to do with leftover pork tenderloin other than take up room in your fridge.
Easy Leftover Pork Tenderloin Fried Rice
This easy fried rice uses your leftover cooked pork, cooked rice and just a handful of seasonings that all comes together in a snap.
Ingredients
- 3 T toasted sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, 2 T of minced garlic or 2 T of garlic powder
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, washed and chopped small
- 1 carrot, washed and chopped small (optional)
- 2 or 3 large eggs
- 4 T honey
- 1/4 c soy sauce
- 2 1/2 c white rice, cooked
- ½ c to 2 c of diced, cooked leftover pork tenderloin
- Green onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Put oil in a large saute pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add celery, onions, garlic. Saute for about 2 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Add eggs to hot pan and lightly scramble with silicone spatula. Allow them to cook undisturbed for two minutes. Chop the cooked eggs with a spatula into small pieces.
- Add the cooked leftover pork, cooked rice, soy sauce, and honey. Mix together gently until the rice is coated.
- Cook and stir everything for 7 to 8 minutes or until the rice turns slightly brown.
- Divide and plate the servings then top with chopped green onions.