The Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinating Time, Optional
1 d
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Total Time
1 d 20 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Description
The process begins by optionally marinating the pork tenderloin in Italian dressing after seasoning with salt, which helps infuse flavor and retain moisture. Alternatively, the pork can be salted and allowed to come to room temperature before cooking. The grill is preheated to about 350°F.
The tenderloin is grilled on all sides with rotation every 5-6 minutes until it develops a uniform sear. Cooking is continued until the internal temperature reaches 140°F, indicating medium doneness. After removal from the grill, the meat is rested tented under foil for 5-10 minutes to complete cooking with carryover heat and allow juices to redistribute.
Herbs including basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, and sage can be used to season the pork for added aroma and flavor. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for three months.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Italian dressing optional: if marinating pork use this as marinade
- 1 tbsp sea salt celtic, fresh cracked
- 1 tbsp black pepper celtic, fresh cracked
- 2 lb pork tenderloin optional: pre-marinate pork before cooking for foolproof never dry tenderloin
- 2 tbsp garlic diced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- ½ tsp dried sage
Instructions
If Marinating Pork:
- Pat pork dry from any packaging.
- Salt generously.
- Add to large bowl and cover with bottle of Italian dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Let pork come to room temperature while preheating grill.
If not marinating, or using pre-marinated tenderloin:
- Salt pork generously and let come to room temperature while grill warms up.
How To Grill Pork Tenderloin:
- Get grill to 350 degrees.
- Add pork to grill.
- Let pork sear on all sides, rotating about every 5-6 minutes until evenly charred.
- Cook pork tenderloin for 10-15 minutes until 140 degrees internal temperature on a digital thermometer, inserted into thickest part of pork tenderloin.
- When pork has come to 140 degrees, remove from grill, and tent in foil.
- Let pork finish carryover cooking, and let rest for 5-10 minutes, under foil.
- Carve into slices, and enjoy!
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days, or frozen for three months.
Notes
- Marinate pork tenderloin in Italian dressing for several hours or overnight for added flavor and moisture.
- Allow pork to come to room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking.
- Grill pork over medium heat, rotating regularly, until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- Rest meat tented with foil for 5-10 minutes to complete cooking and retain juices.
- Season pork with a blend of herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, and sage for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 544mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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