Tender and juicy medallions of pork are given the royal treatment in this easy Pork Parmesan Recipe! First, they’re lightly breaded and fried, then they’re baked with a tangy tomato sauce and plenty of melting cheese. You’ll love this delicious dinner!

For a variety of delicious pork dishes, try a succulent pork loin roast, crispy pork katsu, or flavorful honey garlic pork chops. Each of these recipes offers a tasty way to enjoy pork, whether you prefer a tender roast, a crunchy breaded cutlet, or juicy, sweet, and savory chops.

You’ve probably tried eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, and even veal parmesan. They’re all so delicious! Frankly, you could probably bread just about anything and cook it with tomato sauce and cheese, and it would be delicious! Well, get ready to try this amazing pork parmesan bake starring delicious medallions of pork tenderloin.

This is a really easy method for cooking with pork. You don’t need a lot of fancy kitchen equipment or difficult techniques. It’s just a simple, home-cooked meal that smells amazing and tastes even better, thanks to the savory pork tenderloin, fragrant sauce, and melty mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

I make my pork parmesan recipe using a pork tenderloin, which is boneless and rather small. The meat is very tender, which is a great fit because you want it to be fork-tender by the end of cooking. It’s also a very lean cut of meat, which is great because the tomato sauce, breading and cheese add a lot of richness.

Recipe Ingredients

To keep things simple, I like to use a prepared spaghetti sauce to make my pork parmigiana. There are so many delicious, ready-made sauces on the market now, from organic artisanal ones made in small batches to well-loved major brands with lots of flavors to choose from! Feel free to use your favorite one or make your own.

• Pork Tenderloin: You’ll need a little over a pound of tenderloin, sliced into half-inch thick medallions. 
• Egg: Lightly beat one whole egg in a small dish, for breading the pork.
• Breadcrumbs: I used about a cup of plain breadcrumbs to bread the pork; feel free to substitute your favorite breadcrumbs or Panko crumbs. They’re also delicious with pork rind crumbs.
• Parmesan: Just about a half cup of grated Parmesan makes this dish super tasty.
• Italian Seasoning: Always a useful seasoning blend! You’ll need 1 tablespoon. 
• Olive Oil: For sauteing the pork medallions. I recommend using a light olive oil, rather than extra virgin; lighter olive oils have higher smoke points.
• Tomato Sauce: You can use any tomato sauce you like; I recommend using a good quality spaghetti sauce. You’ll need about 4 cups of sauce.
• Shredded Cheese: I use two cups of shredded mozzarella to make this nice and melty! 
• Chopped Fresh Parsley: For garnish.
• Grated Parmesan Cheese: For garnish.

How to Prepare & Cut Pork Medallions

For this dish, you’ll need to first bread and sauté the pork medallions. Some recipes call for pounding the medallions thinly with a meat mallet, similar to making scallopine. I don’t think that’s necessary for this pork recipe; the tenderloin will be easy to cut, regardless of its thickness.

1. Slice Pork: Place the pork on a cutting board. To avoid cross-contamination, it’s best to have a non-wood cutting board specifically for preparing raw meats. Using a sharp knife, cut the tenderloin into medallions about half an inch thick; set aside.
2. Bread Medallions: Lightly beat an egg in a shallow bowl. On a separate plate, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Mix together. Dip each pork medallion in the beaten eggs, and then into the breadcrumbs.
3. Brown Medallions on Both Sides: Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork medallions to the heated oil, and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. They don’t need to be completely cooked through, just nicely browned. Lay the slices aside on paper towels as they finish browning. You may have to cook them in batches.

How to Make Pork Parmesan

Once you’ve breaded and browned the pork slices, it’s time to assemble this easy pork parmigiana recipe and bake it!

1. Prep Oven & Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Then, lightly spray a large 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking oil, and set aside. (You can butter or oil the dish by hand, if you’d prefer.)
2. Add Pork & Tomato Sauce: Place 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Spread it out evenly. Arrange the pork medallions over the tomato sauce. Then, pour your remaining tomato sauce over the pork.
3. Add Cheese & Bake: Top the dish with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. After that time, remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
4. Let Cool: Remove the pork parmesan from the oven and let it stand for a few minutes to stabilize. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese, and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

This hearty pork recipe calls for some yummy sides to go with it. Obviously, a nice garden salad goes with just about anything! And I’m a big fan of Caesar salads, but there’s also my Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad for a side that’ll wake up your taste buds!

You can go whole-hog and make some tasty Garlic Bread Bruschetta or make this fun and Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread to serve with pork parmesan

I like to serve steamed green beans along with lasagna, spaghetti, and other saucy dishes like this one. If you have more time, try making my Sauteed Garlic Butter Green Beans for even more yumminess!

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Part of the beauty of this dish is how well it keeps and reheats. You can even freeze it for extra long-lasting leftovers!

• To Refrigerate: Store leftovers in shallow, airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
• To Freeze: Cover pork medallions with sauce and place in freezer bags or containers, leaving minimal air. Use within 2 months.
• To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge. Place pork and sauce in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350˚F for about 30 minutes until heated through. Ensure the pork reaches 165˚F to be safe.

More Easy Dinner Ideas

From easy pork entrees to meals that are made with their own side dishes, you have to try these easy dinner recipes!

• Chicken and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner
• Quick and Easy Instant Pot Corn Chowder
• Baked Caesar Chicken