Honey Garlic Dijon Pork Tenderloin Marinade
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Honey Garlic Dijon Pork Tenderloin Marinade
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A simple pork tenderloin marinade for grilling or for roasting in the oven!
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Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb.)
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or substitute with tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced (can substitute with about ½ teaspoon dried rosemary)
- Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh thyme, minced (can substitute with about ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
PREPARE THE MARINADE
- In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
MARINATE THE PORK
- Season pork on all sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place pork in a large zip-top plastic bag. Pour half of the marinade over the pork and toss to coat. Seal the bag and refrigerate the pork in the marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours. Rotate the pork occasionally so that the marinade touches all sides. Set aside the remaining ½ of the marinade in a separate bowl, cover, and refrigerate for later.
GRILL THE PORK (PREFERRED METHOD)
- Remove pork from the marinade and allow to come to room temperature while you heat the grill. Discard bag with the marinade.
- Heat the grill to medium heat. Place pork on the grill and cover. Cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 140°F - 145°F. Allow pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved marinade.
ALTERNATE OVEN METHOD
- Remove pork from the marinade and place in a baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Discard bag with the marinade. Allow pork to come to room temperature while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove cover, brush with reserved marinade, and place under the broiler for about 5 minutes (or until a crispy crust forms on top), and pork reaches an internal temperature of 140°F - 145°F. Remove from oven and allow pork to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved marinade.
Notes
- A single pork tenderloin is typically just 1 lb. of meat, making it an appropriate amount of food for 2-4 people (depending on the size of your appetite). If you’re feeding a larger family of 4-5, add a second tenderloin to the marinade. You should have enough marinade for both pieces of meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your tenderloin is cooked perfectly every single time. The total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your pork, as well as the temperature of your grill.
- Tent the tenderloin with aluminum foil and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- Enjoy this simple marinade on chicken or pork chops, too.
- Garnish the cooked meat with fresh lemons, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or chopped fresh herbs for a bright, flavorful finishing touch.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/3 of the recipe (including all of the marinade)
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
922mg
(38%)
Potassium
734mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
33IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 of the recipe (including all of the marinade) | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 922mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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