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Pork loin roastvsPork tenderloin

pork · Approximate equivalent

Both are lean pork cuts from the back but the tenderloin is far smaller, more tender, and cooks much faster — they are not interchangeable in recipes without adjustment.

Translation takeaway

These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

Open Pork loin roastOpen Pork tenderloinSee substitutes
Raw Pork loin roast — Pork Loin cut
Pork loin roast
Pork · Loin

The pork loin roast is a long, lean cut running along the back of the pig. It is mild in flavor with a tender texture when not overcooked. Because of its low fat content it can…

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Raw Pork tenderloin — Pork Loin cut
Pork tenderloin
Pork · Loin

Pork tenderloin is the most tender cut on the pig, a long, thin muscle running along the inside of the backbone. It is extremely lean with very mild flavor, making it well-suited…

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Names by country

CountryPork loin roastPork tenderloin
🇺🇸United StatesPork loin roastPork tenderloin
🇬🇧United KingdomPork loinPork fillet
🇫🇷FranceLonge de porcFilet mignon de porc
🇪🇸SpainLomo de cerdoSolomillo de cerdo
🇦🇷ArgentinaLomo de cerdoLomo fino de cerdo
🇲🇽MexicoLomo de cerdoFilete de cerdo
🇵🇹PortugalLombo de porcoLombinho de porco
🇧🇷BrazilLombo suínoFilé mignon suíno
🇮🇹ItalyLombata di maialeFiletto di maiale
🇩🇪GermanySchweinerückenSchweinefilet

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