Quick and Easy Garlic butter Pork Bites | You Won't Make Pork Chops Any Other Way

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients while dried parsley is more economical.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds similar acidity, while vinegar is typically cheaper.

Cut pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces.

Season pork with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add pork to the skillet in a single layer and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter.

Melt butter, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Return the pork to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.

Add lemon juice and chopped parsley, stirring to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

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