Juicy Garlic Pork Bites
Juicy cubes of pork tenderloin seared to golden perfection, tossed in a buttery garlic sauce, and finished with fresh parsley. This quick dinner is bursting with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Pork Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin or pork loin cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced (or more if you’re a garlic lover)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Cut pork into 1-inch cubes, trimming excess fat. Pat dry. Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; coat pork evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook pork in a single layer, 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Melt butter, sauté garlic 30–60 seconds. Add red pepper flakes and lemon juice if using.
- Return pork to skillet, toss in sauce. Cook 2–3 minutes until pork reaches 145°F (63°C). Garnish with parsley.