Best 7 Almond Crusted Pork Loin Recipes

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Almond crusted pork loin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of juicy pork, crunchy almonds, and savory herbs and spices creates a flavor profile that'll tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a special dinner recipe or a simple weeknight meal, almond crusted pork loin is sure to become a new favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND CRUSTED PORK



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I got this out of a yahoo article supposed to be like only 300 calories. I want to try it, and figured this is the perfect place to put it for safe keeping. Also try the honey mustard dipping sauce

Provided by AshleyP

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Note)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 large egg white, beaten
1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and coat it with cooking spray.
  • 2. Place breadcrumbs, almonds, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a food processor; pulse until the almonds are coarsely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish.
  • 3. Place egg white in another shallow dish. Dip both sides of each pork slice in egg white, then evenly coat with the almond mixture. (Discard any remaining egg white and almond mixture.) Place the pork on the prepared rack and coat on both sides with cooking spray.
  • 4. Bake the pork until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 16 to 18 minutes.

ALMOND-CRUSTED PORK LOIN



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This pork loin topped with an almond crust turns into a flavor explosion when paired with homemade fresh salsa. -Almond Board of California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable oil spray
6 ounces slivered California almonds (1-1/4 cups chopped)
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 egg whites
1 1/2-pounds boneless pork loin
SALSA:
2 medium tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a roasting pan with foil and place a meat rack on the foil. Spray with vegetable oil spray. Coarsely grind almonds in a food processor. Mix almonds, garlic and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Set aside., Whip egg whites to form soft peaks. Remove visible fat from the pork. Roll the pork in the egg whites and then in the almond mixture. Roll once more in the egg whites and in the almond mixture again. Place pork on the rack and press any remaining almonds onto the pork., Roast 1 hour, or until a thermometer reads 160°F. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes., Mix the salsa ingredients together. Taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

PECAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES



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"Pork chops are surprisingly lean and lend themselves brilliantly to pecans and apples. In fact, the combination of the browned pork chops and the toasted pecans is the real winner here. It's a simple combination where the richness of the toasted pecans teams up with the wonderful flavors of the cooked pork chops. The lemon zest in the nut crust and the apples add a burst of freshness to the dish." -Alex Guarnaschelli

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Fisher® Pecan Halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs, toasted
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
The pork chops:
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 center-cut bone-in pork chops, preferably with the bone still attached, 1 to 1½ inches thick
2 Granny Smith apples, cored, halved and cut into ½-inch thick slices
1 teaspoons honey
1 tsp. lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Nut Crust: Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • 3. Pork Chops: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, season the pork chops on both sides with salt. Arrange them in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Turn over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet. Top each pork chop with reserved crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until nut crust browns and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • 4. Meanwhile, cook the Granny Smith apple slices with the honey in the pan where the pork chops were cooked over medium heat. Stir occasionally, until tender, 5-8 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, set aside.
  • 5. Arrange the pork chops on a platter on top of the apples. Serve immediately.

ALMOND-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES



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My mom always cooked this dish in a heavy cast-iron skillet and every time she heated the pan, it had a fragrance of pure food history. In this recipe, take care to grind the almonds fine enough so they adhere as a crust.

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup whole almonds, toasted
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (reserve the orange)
4 boneless pork chops (each about 8 ounces and 3/4-inch thick)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 large whole eggs
Extra-virgin olive oil, enough for a shallow frying pan
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 large shallots, minced
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick, then diced
1 teaspoon (1 sprig) chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon (packed) light brown sugar
Juice of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • To make the pork chops: In a food processor, pulse the almonds into crumbs. Mix the breadcrumbs and almonds in a shallow dish and stir in the orange zest. Season the mixture and the pork chops with salt and pepper. In another dish, mix the mustard and eggs together. Brush the chops with the mustard mixture and dredge all over in the crumbs.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add about 1/2 inch of the oil. When the oil is hot, brown the chops on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove them to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and cook in the oven until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • To make the apples: Pour the fat out of the skillet, then wipe the skillet and set over medium heat. Melt the butter. Add the shallots, apples and rosemary, and toss until the apples begin to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar, orange juice, stock, and some salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cook just until the sauce comes together, about 15 minutes. Remove the pork chops from the oven and serve with the apples.

ALMOND PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY MUSTARD



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I love how crunchy almonds and sweet mustard sauce jazz up this tender pork dish. Usually I double the recipe. One chop is never enough for my gang of grown children and grandkids. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup smoked almonds
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a food processor, process the almonds until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl; add bread crumbs. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add 1 pork chop at a time and toss to coat. Dip pork chop in eggs, then coat with almond mixture. , Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in oil and butter until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet; bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey and mustard. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Fat 40g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

ALMOND PORK



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This pork recipe is a staple in our house. It is easy to prepare and is quite tasty! I like to serve this dish with steamed broccoli with hollandaise sauce.

Provided by Diana N

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick medallions
1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ cup white wine
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup heavy cream
½ cup toasted slivered almonds
¼ cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • With a meat mallet, pound the tenderloin slices to 1/4-inch thick. Combine tarragon and garlic powder in a small bowl, and sprinkle the mixture over the cutlets. Rub the seasoning into the meat, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat until the foam disappears. Brown half of the tenderloin pieces in the butter, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Do not crowd pan. Repeat with the remainder of the pork pieces and 1 more tablespoon of butter. Set the pork pieces aside on a warm platter.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat; stir in the flour until smooth and the mixture starts to fry. Gradually whisk in wine, stirring constantly until the flour mixture and wine are blended; stir in chicken bouillon granules and Dijon mustard. Allow the sauce to boil for 1 minute; whisk in the cream. Bring the mixture almost to the boiling point, and stir in the almonds and green onions. Pour sauce over the pork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 323 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

PARSLEY AND PARMESAN CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN



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An easy way to dress up pork for your family or for guests! Serve with egg noodles or rice.

Provided by Leanne Cooke

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
2 (12 ounce) pork tenderloins
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange pork tenderloins in the baking dish.
  • Mix together bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  • Stir mustard and garlic together in a bowl. Spread mustard mixture over the pork.
  • Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mustard coating.
  • Bake pork in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Allow pork to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 928.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a pork loin roast that is at least 2 inches thick. This will ensure that the pork cooks evenly and remains juicy.
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they are finely ground.
  • Be sure to press the almond crust firmly onto the pork loin roast so that it adheres well. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Roast the pork loin roast in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork loin roast rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.

Conclusion:

Almond-crusted pork loin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The almond crust adds a crunchy texture and nutty flavor to the pork, while the juicy interior is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's a great way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal.

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