Potato Side Dishes for Pork Tenderloin

Potato Side Dishes for Pork Tenderloin are always great to have in your back pocket. From creamy and mashed, to layered in a casserole, there are so many delicious options to choose from. And they're all also excellent with all sorts of other pork cuts and dishes.

Above: One of my favorite pork recipes -- Pork Tenderloin with Coffee Rub

Pork tenderloin is a delicious cut of juicy pork that cooks quickly. It's easy to cook for a busy weeknight or any special occasion.

Another great thing about this cut is that there are so many different ways to prepare it. Pork tenderloin recipes can be roasted (e.g., Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin), sautéed, stewed (e.g., Pork and Mushroom Stew), cooked sous vide like the pork pictured above, or grilled.

Side dishes for pork tenderloin can vary greatly -- from charred Brussels sprouts and roasted green beans, to chunky applesauce and fruit-filled rice.

While the possibilities are practically endless, we’re going to focus on potato sides because they are especially amazing with pork -- and not just pork tenderloin. These sides would all be delicious with most other cuts of pork, too.

I make pork tenderloin as a main course a few times a month, and I love serving it with potatoes or sweet potatoes.

Below are 15 of the best side dishes with potatoes as the star. Some are simple recipes and some are more involved -- and all are scrumptious.

The Best Potato Sides for Pork Tenderloin

1. Gruyère-Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin

This is a classic side dish for pork and meat, and is always a great choice. The flavors are deep, the textures are smooth, and the overall takeaway is one of over-the-top, comforting deliciousness. It never disappoints!

2. Crispy Fingerling Potatoes with Onion

This tasty, easy recipe is fairly quick to get on the table, and it's the perfect combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

3. Rosemary Confit Potatoes

The melt-in-your-mouth quality of these potatoes comes from olive oil, and it's unmatched by any other potato I’ve tried, making it one of my favorite side dishes. This might be a longer cook time than other potato recipes, but it's worth every minute.

4. Ancho Chile Potatoes

Roasted to perfection and full of smoky and earthy flavors, this great side dish is reminiscent of Spanish Patatas Bravas.

5. Pommes Anna

Also called Anna Potatoes, these potatoes are lightly coated with melted butter, and are so aromatic and delicious! It’s one of the prettiest potato sides to add to your dinner table.

6. Herb Garlic Smashed Potatoes

This dish is fun and on the easy side to prepare. It's rich and creamy and full of fresh, aromatic herbs. This is a particularly good side dish when you're craving comfort foods. (Which is usually the case when potatoes are involved. 😉 )

7. Rustic Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes

The only thing better than potatoes confit is Rustic Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes! This is the perfect side dish for a saucy recipe.

8. Smashed Potato Casserole

This smoky side dish is full of Spanish flavors. It's unique, deliciously rich and very comforting.

9. Oven French Fries

Yes, French fries! I mean, are they ever not a good choice? The combination of pork tenderloin and fries makes for a delicious meal, and this recipe is low fat to boot.

10. Potato Pavé with Rosemary

Made unique with the addition of sweet apples, this is an incredibly delicious potato recipe that will totally wow your guests. It’s rich, creamy and crispy — all at once.

11. Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Fries

More fries -- because why not? These fries are subtly spicy, wonderfully smoky, and crisped to perfection with Parmesan cheese. They will make your taste buds swoon!

12. Spicy Sweet Potato Pancakes

Always a crowd-pleaser, these crispy pancakes are packed with the spicy, rich flavors of pepper jack and jalapeños.

13. Prosciutto Cheesy Potatoes

This is a gluten-free recipe for Funeral Potatoes -- a take on the classic dish, enhanced with punches of new flavors.

14. Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Rosemary

In this easy-to-make recipe, the natural sweetness of the potatoes is brought out with a touch of honey. It's a pretty, vegetarian side dish that pairs with just about everything, during any season.

15. Baked Basil Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

A super fun sweet potato dish that's always a hit. They can actually stand alone, but are also a perfect accompaniment to pork and chicken.

Potato Side Dishes for Pork Tenderloin would of course also be delicious with pork chops and pork loin roast.

I think these lovely side dishes all pair really well with pork, and the whole family will love them.

And here are even more amazing potato recipes.

Enjoy!