This low-carb pork bites recipe is a quick and easy appetizer, snack, or light dinner.
Holly’s Bite-Sized Highlights
- Flavor: Meaty and savory pork chunks are pan-fried into juicy, bite-sized nuggets with caramelized edges for the perfect finger food anytime.
- Skill Level: Crispy pork bites are made in a single pan with minimal prep and easy clean up.
- Recommended Tools: Pork is very lean and easily overcooks. A meat thermometer will help determine the proper doneness. For this recipe, it’s 145°F.
- Make Ahead: Double or triple the batch for snacks, appetizers, and meals all week long.
Bite-Worthy Ingredients
- Pork: Pork tenderloin can be found in cubes or cut into cubes. Other pork varieties to try are regular pork chops, slab bacon, or boneless short ribs cut into chunks.
- Seasonings: Montreal spice, garlic powder, and a little oil are all it takes for light and lean pork bites.
- Tasty Twists to Try: Match the meaty magic to the menu! Go for a Tex-Mex seasoning, or a savory garlic and herb blend.
How to Make Pork Bites
This easy recipe only has 2 simple steps!
- Toss pork cubes with seasoning and chill 30 minutes.
- Cook pork bites in batches in a skillet with oil (full recipe below).
That’s it!
Simple Serving and Smart Storage
Serve crispy pork bites as a healthy protein for lunch or dinner with a side of tangy ranch dressing, or add them to a low-carb wrap with leftover cauliflower fried rice, or grilled vegetables.
Second-Day Sizzle
Extra crispy pork bites can be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy them as a cold snack or appetizer, or reheat them in a dry sauté pan on the stovetop until they’re heated through. Freeze crispy pork bites in zippered bags for up to two months and thaw in the refrigerator. They’re delish as a fresh appetizer with homemade tzatziki dip or as a swap for chicken in a hearty stir fry.
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Crispy Pork Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin 1 pork tenderloin = about 1 pound
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak spice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized chunks.
- In a medium bowl, toss cubes with seasoning to coat. Chill for at least thirty minutes.
- In a large frying pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add half of the pork chunks. Cook for three minutes without moving the meat around. Then stir until browned on all sides, about three more minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining pork, making sure not to crowd the pan. Once all the pork cubes are cooked, add all the bites back to the pan and heat through before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover pork bites in a covered container up to 4 days.
- Reheat again just until warm on the stovetop. (Do not recook, or pork may become tough.)
- Freeze leftovers in a labelled zippered bag for up to 8 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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The recipe calls for vegetable oil but the instructions say olive oil. Which one?
Hey Karen, thanks for pointing that out. Either oil should work for this recipe but we use olive oil in this recipe. Have fun cooking!
Sounds like great recipes, excited to try them
I can’t wait for you to try it either Nancy!