Best Quick Pork Marinade
User Reviews
4.9
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
40 mins
-
Additional Time
25 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
-
Servings
4 servings
-
Calories
522 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Condiments
-
Cuisine
American
Best Quick Pork Marinade
Description
The Best Quick Pork Marinade combines olive oil and apple cider vinegar as a base, enhanced with garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. The acidic vinegar helps to tenderize the pork while the herbs and spices provide layered flavor. Pork tenderloin is marinated in the mixture briefly, then cooked either in the oven or on the grill.
Baking involves pouring some marinade over the pork and roasting at 400°F until no longer pink, resulting in a juicy, flavorful entrée. Grilling starts with the pork wrapped in foil for initial cooking, then finishing directly on the grill for added char and smoky notes. Both methods yield tender pork slices suitable for serving with simple sides.
This marinade suits those looking for a straightforward way to enhance pork without lengthy marination times. It pairs well with salads, rice pilaf, or roasted potatoes as suggested serving ideas.
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder or roasted garlic powder, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika non-smoked will work fine too
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning OR Herbs de Provence
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients (except for pork) in a jar, cover and shake vigorously.
- Pour marinade into a ziploc bag along with the pork, press out as much of the excess air as you can, then seal the bag and chill for 30 minutes.
For Baking
- Transfer pork to a baking dish and pour half of the marinade over the pork. Bake at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle. Slice and serve.
For Grilling
- Wrap pork in foil and grill for 15 minutes, turning throughout to ensure even cooking. Unwrap, place directly on the grill, and continue to grill until completely cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Slice and serve.
Notes
- This pork tenderloin pairs well with a simple salad and rice pilaf or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1284mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 934mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 129IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
You'll Also Love
