Name: Parmesan Pork Cutlet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (2-4 lb) preferred brand- Smithfield; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried thyme; Nonstick cooking spray

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Tired of cooking dry meat? This Easy Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin is bursting with tender juiciness, lightly seasoned flavor, and a crisp bite to the exterior. Not only is this pork tenderloin delicious, but it is also addictive! 5 simple ingredients.

pictured sliced cooked pork tenderloin on blue flower tray with wide metal fork.

Easy Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe For Family

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour
Servings: 8-10 Minutes

Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin is a common entrée in our home. Parmesan, Panko breadcrumbs, and Smithfield® Prime Pork Tenderloins are just fabulous creations in their own right. Put them together, and they equal pure deliciousness.

If you haven’t tried Smithfield® products, please try it soon. Their pork products make dinner incredible with less work. This Easy Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin is bursting with tender juiciness, lightly seasoned flavor, and a crisp bite to the exterior.

What more could we ask for in a quick weeknight meal? Yes, I said quick and weeknight in the same sentence. Because it is that easy. Believe me when I say your prep work for this meal will be done in less than 10 minutes. Pork is most definitely known for being the other white meat.

There are some weird-looking foods in this world and pork tenderloin is definitely at the top of that list. Even though it is strange-looking, it is delicious. With that said, you just have to get over the weirdness of it all. It is surprisingly lean. I had sworn off pork of any kind many years ago when I was in my “I don’t care for the taste of pork” phase.

It eventually dawned on me that with the right cuts, it is a lean protein that makes the taste buds happy. I was just purchasing the wrong brand and cuts. I can honestly say that pork and I have become close friends again.

Here is another great recipe to try – Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops.

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1 pork tenderloin (2-4 lb) preferred brand- Smithfield
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
Nonstick cooking spray

What is great about this recipe?

Less than 10 minutes to make – If you’ve never pork tenderloin before, you’ll be surprised by how easy it is. The breading mix takes less than 5 minutes to mix together.

Then all you have to do is roll and cover your pork tenderloin and bake until your thermometer measures 145 degrees at the center point of your loin.

Great flavor – The exterior crust is full of great flavor, thanks to parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, and a touch of spice.

It works on busy weeknights too – Feel free to prep this meal ahead of time. You can quickly do it in the morning on your way out the door. This way when you return home all you have to do is pop it in the oven.

Making pork tenderloin - pictured ingredients for recipe

How to Cook Pork Tenderloin

There are a lot of different ways to cook pork tenderloin and plenty of easy pork tenderloin recipes.

I cook it at 400 degrees F for around 30 minutes when it’s not seared first. It cooks perfectly and is tender and delicious. However, I changed it up just a little for this recipe. I am cooking it at 375 degrees for slightly longer.

The reason for this is our family prefers parmesan cheese. High temperatures can cause your cheese to burn. In my book that is “no beuno”!

Easy Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe

panko and parmesan cheese mix in casserole dish

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

STEP TWO: The next step is to grab a low shallow dish and combine bread crumbs, grated parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper. This is by far the toughest part. If you can handle this, you can certainly make this Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin recipe a home staple.

Covering pork tenderloin in panko bread crumbs

STEP THREE: Next, you are going to want to roll your Smithfield pork tenderloin into the mixture. Coat it until it is well covered. As you can already see, this meal is super simple to make.

Putting pork tenderloin on pan with aluminum foil

STEP FOUR: Bake uncovered for 45 – 50 minutes until golden and cooked.

Just a quick side note: The FDA notes that a safe internal temperature for pork is 145 degrees F, as measured with a meat thermometer.

Cooked pork tenderloin on cutting board with red knife

STEP FIVE: Remove pork from the pan, cover, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Gluten-Free Option: Substitute gluten-free panko breadcrumbs or use gluten-free rice cereal blended into a fine crumb mixture instead of traditional panko breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free.

Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Yield: 8 - 10 Servings

Parmesan Pork Cutlet

Easy Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin cooked

Tired of cooking dry meat? This Easy Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin is bursting with tender juiciness, lightly-seasoned flavor, and a crisp bite to the exterior. Not only is this pork tenderloin delicious, but it is also addictive! 5 simple ingredients. Dinner is ready!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (2-4 lb) preferred brand- Smithfield
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

Pre-heat over to 375 degrees. Lightly spray foiled wrapped a rectangular baking dish with the nonstick spray.
In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, grated parmesan, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Roll pork tenderloin in the mixture until it is well covered.
Bake uncovered 45 - 50 minutes until golden and cooked through. (The FDA notes that a safe internal temperature for pork is 145 degrees F, as measured with a meat thermometer.)
Remove pork from the pan, cover, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing to serve

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 276mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

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Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin recipe - pictured sliced pork tenderloin on cutting board

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