Best Ever Healthy Grilled Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Ever Healthy Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Description
Best Ever Healthy Grilled Pork Tenderloin uses a marinade that combines lemon juice, minced garlic, an Italian seasoning blend, Dijon mustard, honey, and basic seasonings to impart a fresh and lightly sweet flavor to pork tenderloin. The pork is patted dry before marinating for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate without overpowering the natural meat taste. Grilling over medium heat with periodic turning and brushing of the reserved marinade creates a nicely caramelized exterior while preserving tenderness inside.
The resulting tenderloin has a balance of tang from the lemon and subtle herb notes with a touch of honeyed sweetness. It lends itself well to slicing for serving alongside vegetables, potatoes, or salads. Resting the meat after grilling helps retain juices and improves slicing.
A helpful tip for thicker tenderloins over 2.5 inches is to cut them lengthwise into thinner pieces before marinating and grilling. This ensures thorough cooking without pink in the center for those preferring fully cooked meat. The recipe’s marinade and method offer a straightforward approach to a flavorful grilled pork tenderloin.
Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 pounds pork tenderloin see note
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon italian herb seasoning blend or ¼ teaspoon each dried basil, thyme, oregano, and parsley or rosemary
- ¼ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper or a pinch of finely ground black pepper, cracked
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
Marinate the pork
- Pat pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel.
- Stir together lemon juice, garlic, dried herbs, oil, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and honey.
- Pour half of the mixture into a large Ziploc bag along with the tenderloin. Press out excess air, seal the bag, and chill for 30 minutes.
Grill the pork
- Preheat grill to medium and oil the grates.
- Using tongs, transfer pork to the grill. Close the grill and cook 15-20 minutes, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking and brushing reserved marinade over all sides of the pork half way through grilling.
- Transfer to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If the pork tenderloin is thicker than 2 ½ inches and you prefer no pink inside, cut it lengthwise into two thinner pieces before marinating and grilling.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse the pork without masking its natural taste.
- Allow the grilled pork to rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain the juices and improve texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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