Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    323 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

If you're looking for an easy marinated grilled pork tenderloin, this recipe is a winner. The cilantro-lime marinade has a shot of tequila giving it a tropical Caribbean flavor. Serve with a tasty fruit salsa for a healthy dinner.

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Ingredients

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for the tropical tequila marinade:

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1" knob ginger root grated
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 Jalapeño minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin

serve with:

  • Pineapple Mango Salsa
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, lime zest, honey, kosher salt, tequila, lime juice, cumin and oregano. Whisk to combine. Stir in the red onion, chopped cilantro and olive oil.
  2. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and transfer to a zip top plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork and press out excess air. Seal the bag and massage the pork, so that it’s coated with the marinade. 
  3. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove the pork from the refrigerator about 20-30 minutes before you start to grill it, so that it comes to room temperature.
  4. When you’re ready to grill the pork, heat the grill to a medium high heat (400°-450°).
  5. Remove the pork from the marinade and brush off the excess. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to the grill. 
  6. Cook the pork for about 10-15 minutes, turning about halfway through and watching for flare-ups. 
  7. Cook the pork to an internal temperature of 145° for medium rare, 160° for medium. Let the pork rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle. 
  8. Slice crosswise into ½” thick pieces to serve. Arrange on a platter and serve with pineapple mango salsa either on the side or spooned over the top.

Notes

  • There should be enough marinade for 2 pork tenderloins if you need more. So invite your friends over and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 64mg (3%) Potassium 532mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Potassium 532mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 205IU 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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