Costco’s Pork Tenderloin: The Economical Choice for Easy Meals
When it comes to buying in bulk, there’s no better place to shop than Costco. Whether it’s meats, drinks, or apps, its a great place to stock up. Recently we’ve been searching for affordable meals, but wanted to mix it up beyond buying chicken on sale, or hamburger meat. We decided to give Costco pork tenderloin a shot, and boy did it not disappoint. Pork tenderloin is easy to cook, freezes well, and always leaves you coming back for seconds. It’s great on the grill, easy to sous vide, and can be cooked in the oven in less than 20 minutes. If you’re looking for a cheap meal, that will be sure to please the family, give the pork tenderloin at Costco a shot.
Pork Tenderloin Size & Weight
Looking to bulk up your meat supply for an upcoming BBQ event or family dinner? The Costco pork tenderloin makes an excellent choice. Conveniently packed in twos, each package offers two succulent tenderloins, adding up to four pieces of juicy pork in total. On average, the packages weigh around five pounds, making this an economical and easy solution to your meal planning needs. Our test tenderloin tipped the scales at 5.42 lbs.
Do remember, though, that package weights can vary, so make it a point to verify the weight before finalizing your purchase. By finding a weight that aligns with your meal requirements, you’ll ensure you have ample pork to cater to your event or family meal. So, on your next Costco trip, be sure to browse through their pork tenderloin selection. You’ll find it a delectable and effortless choice for your meal preparation.
Pork Tenderloin Price at Costco
The Costco pork loin prices may vary based on the size of the cut that you select. We can use our packaging to calculate cost per pound and for each piece of tenderloin. With a total weight of 5.42lbs, and a total cost of $15.12, we can calculate the prices as follows:
- Pork Tenderloin Cost / Pound: $2.79 per pound
- Pork Tenderloin Cost / Tenderloin: $3.78
If you’re really hungry, two people can likely finish off one pork loin. It always seems to disappear way too quickly, but even so, at $3.78 for a two person meal, you can’t really beat that pricing, especially when the pork tenderloin cooks in under 30 minutes.
Freezing Pork Tenderloin
When we purchase the four pack of Costco pork tenderloin – we rarely finish it in one sitting. We typically will cook two pork tenderloins and freeze the second pack. The pork is packed in a way where you can easily cut the packaging in two, without opening it up. We stick it directly into the freezer and save it for our next meal. When shopping at Costco – don’t pass on it because you think it’s too much meat. The price is right and it freezes easily. This is one of our favorites to stock up on. If you’re looking for something a bit more decadent, Costco steak is another great option for buying in bulk.
Swift Pork Tenderloin
The pork tenderloin at Costco is sold under the Swift brand. If you’ve never seen them before, they’re actually one of the four largest meat producers in the United States. They produce everything from pork shoulder to steaks, both of which are sold at Costco.
Costco Pork Tenderloin Nutrition Facts
The serving size for Swift pork tenderloin is 4 ounces. Based on our packaging, a 4 ounce cut of pork will contain 130 calories, 0 carbs and 23 grams of protein. Keep in mind that any rub that you add can add more calories – especially if it contains something like brown sugar. Either way pork tenderloin is a lean healthy meat that should be added to your rotation.
The finished product
A review wouldn’t be complete with out some photos of the finished product. We grilled a two pack of the pork tenderloins. They came out great. When cooking pork tenderloin, we’ve used a number of different rubs ranging from plain old salt and pepper, to pulled pork rub, to Mediterranean seasonings.
We like to mix it up to keep the flavors unique – there’s no wrong way to season your pork tenderloin. Best of all, with a price of $15 and four different cuts, you can experiment and season each tenderloin differently to find out what you like best. Final verdict: the price simply cannot be beat, and the flavor and moistness will leave you coming back for more.