Grilled Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipe

The secret to a great grilled pork tenderloin is to start with a marinade.

Grilled pork pork tenderloin recipe. Pour half of the marinade into a bowl or shallow dish. Being lean it can dry out and a marinade protects the surface and helps to add flavor. Drain pork discarding marinade.

Pour half of the marinade. Continue cooking for 15 minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees f 63 degrees c. Brush tenderloin with barbeque sauce.

Start the tenderloin on a hot fire to build a crust on the surface and to give it the great grilled flavor it deserves. Cover and cook on each side for 7 8 minutes minutes per side most tenderloins are triangular for a total of about 20 25 minutes. Grill the pork for 2 3 minutes per side then turn.

Remove the tenderloin from the grill and rest for 5 10 minutes. If you love grilling then you should also try grilled pork chops grilled chicken and potatoes. Finish the pork over a low heat to get it to the level of doneness desired and to keep from overcooking the outside.

Grill covered over indirect medium hot heat for 20 35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145 turning. Add pork to the high heat side of the grill then grill for 1 1 2 minutes on all four sides keeping the lid closed between flipping. Allow pork to rest for 10 minutes.

Rub pork tenderloin all over with extra virgin olive oil then season with desired seasonings. Place the lime zest lime juice honey salt and garlic powder in a small lidded jar and shake to combine. Baste with remaining marinade after each turn.