Make these zesty pork bites in minutes for a quick, low-carb snack, appetizer, or main.
Holly’s Highlights for a Bite-Sized Snack
- Flavor: Tender pork chunks are tossed in Cajun seasonings and pan-fried until they’re crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- Skill Level: Easy skillet pork bites are easy to prep and cook quickly.
- Recommended Tools: A meat thermometer is the best way to gauge doneness for pork. It should read 145°F in the middle.
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 servings, but can easily be doubled and enjoyed all week long.
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor
- Pork Tenderloin: Lean pork tenderloin cooks quickly, yet remains tender and juicy, making it the best choice for this recipe.
- Seasonings: Buy it or DIY it? Make your own easy Cajun spice blend and adjust the ingredients any way you like.
Versatile Variations
- Try different seasoning mixes like southwest seasoning, low-carb blackening seasoning, or easy garlic herb seasoning.
- Save on time, clean up, and make Cajun pork bites in the air fryer.
- Swap out vegetable oil for bacon grease for a smoky flavor.
Leftover Bites
- Keep leftover Cajun pork bites in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Enjoy them cold or reheat them in the microwave, air fryer, or on the stovetop.
- Freeze them in zippered bags for up to 3 months.
- Add leftovers to a hearty cabbage roll soup or add them to a low-carb wrap with lettuce, cheese, onions, and tomatoes for a delicious and filling workday lunch!
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Cajun Pork Bites
Spicy pork bites are perfectly seasoned with a Cajun rub and pan-fried until juicy and tender.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss cubes with the garlic powder and Cajun seasoning mixture. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add half of the cubes of pork and cook them for 3 minutes without stirring. Mix them around until they are browned on all sides for about 3 more minutes.
- Repeat the process with the rest of the cubed pork. Add them all back to the pan and heat thoroughly.
- Season with salt & pepper and serve.
Notes
- Pork should be a little bit pink inside and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 864IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Delicious! My go-to easy keto dinner is bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, but these Cajun bites are just as good. As long as your pan is hot you’ll get a nice sear on each piece. I look forward to making them again!
So happy to hear that, Mel! Thanks for trying our recipe.