Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    225 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

A lightning fast recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, this easy, breezy grilled pork tenderloin is marinated in honey, lime, and smoky chipotle pepper. The sweet and spicy marinade does most of the work for you; when you get home, it cooks up in less time than it takes to pre-heat the grill. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin trimmed of fat and silverskin
  • 1 lime zest finely grated
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, and garlic powder. Cover and shake to combine. 
  2. Place half the marinade in a covered container and refrigerate until serving time. Pour remaining half marinade into a 1-gallon zipper-top plastic bag. Add chipotle pepper and mash to combine. 
  3. To plastic bag, add pork tenderloin bag and seal, removing as much air as possible. Place in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours, rotating the bag halfway through the time. 
  4. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and rest at room temperature while preparing the grill. Remove the reserved marinade from the refrigerator.

To cook on a charcoal grill:

  1. Fill a large chimney starter with natural lump charcoal and light.  Once the charcoal is ashy and white, approximately 30 minutes, dump the hot charcoal onto the lowest grate of the grill and spread into an even layer using extra-long tongs. Place the cooking grate back on the grill and cover with the lid; heat the grate to medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. 
  2. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and place in the center of the grate. Discard the bag with marinade. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.
  3. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil folded at the edges to create a basket, and pour on the reserved marinade. Wrap tightly and rest for 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and slice. Garnish with cilantro and serve. 

To cook on a gas grill:

  1. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Clean and oil grate. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and place in the center of the grate. Discard the bag with marinade. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.
  2. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil folded at the edges to create a basket, and pour on the reserved marinade. Wrap tightly and rest for 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and slice. Garnish with cilantro and serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 981mg (41%) Potassium 514mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 981mg 41%
Potassium 514mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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