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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

This flavorful Grilled Pork Tenderloin is marinated and seasoned with a dry rub then, cooked on a hot grill until a nice crust forms on the outside, while the meat is still juicy and tender inside. Learn how to grill pork tenderloin to perfection with this easy recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 to1.5 pounds)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spice Rub
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or ancho chile powder (use less if sensitive to spice)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Trim the tenderloin of any excess fat and remove the silver skin.
  2. Place the tenderloin and the pineapple juice in a resealable plastic bag. Press out any excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour before grilling and allow it to sit on the counter to take off the chill.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the spice rub ingredients.
  5. Remove the pork tenderloin from the resealable plastic bag and pat it dry with paper towels. Discard the marinade.
  6. Rub or brush the tenderloin with the olive oil and then season it with the spice rub, massaging it into the meat.
If using a gas grill
  1. When ready to cook, clean and oil the grill grates, then heat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the tenderloin on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning on all sides to brown evenly. Lower the heat to medium, cover the grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes checking the pork a few times to make sure it's not charring too much. Grill until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit when checked with a meat thermometer.
  3. Remove the pork from the grill and allow to rest, tented with aluminum foil for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
If using a charcoal grill
  1. Clean and oil the grates. Light a chimney with enough charcoal to cover half of the grill (Fill a charcoal chimney ¾ full). When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out the coals on one side of the grill, leaving the other side empty. This creates 2-zones, a zone of direct heat and a zone for indirect heat. Set the clean and oiled cooking grate in place, cover the grill, and allow to preheat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Place the tenderloin on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning on all sides to brown evenly. Move the pork to the cooler side of the grill (the side that is not lit). Grill for 6-7 minutes under indirect heat. Grill, covered flipping a few times until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit when checked with a meat thermometer.
  3. Remove the pork from the grill and allow to rest, tented with aluminum foil for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • To check for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the tenderloin. The internal temperature should reach 145ºF for medium-rare. Pork with a bit of pink in the middle is safe to eat.
  • Make sure you get a pork tenderloin and not a pork loin. Pork loin is a larger and thicker piece of meat that needs additional time cooking.
  • Instead of pineapple juice, you can marinate the pork in apple juice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 94g (188%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 295mg (98%) Sodium 828mg (35%) Potassium 1812mg (52%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 162IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 94g 188%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 295mg 98%
Sodium 828mg 35%
Potassium 1812mg 39%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 162IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%

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