Are you craving a flavorful and juicy pork dish that will transport you to the sunny shores of Greece? Look no further than grilled Greek pork tenderloin. This succulent cut of pork is marinated in a tantalizing blend of herbs, spices, and citrus, infusing it with a burst of Mediterranean flavors. Once grilled to perfection, the tenderloin becomes tender and juicy, with a slightly charred exterior that adds an irresistible smoky touch. Served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce and a side of roasted vegetables, grilled Greek pork tenderloin is a culinary journey that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. Dive into this article to uncover the best recipe for this delectable dish and learn the secrets to achieving grilled pork tenderloin that will leave your taste buds dancing.
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MARINATED GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN
Greek Pork Tenderloin marinated with the Mediterranean flavors of olive oil, lemon, oregano, and loads of garlic, then topped with a finishing sauce after it's grilled. This dish is phenomenally delicious. Recipe can be doubled. If roasting in oven, use a large cast iron or ovenproof skillet to hold 2 tenderloins.
Provided by Natalie Gregory
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine marinade ingredients in a 2 cup measure and whisk until combined. I use a fork to whisk it together.
- Place tenderloin in a zip top bag. Pour 1/2 of marinade over pork. The remaining marinade will be our finishing sauce.
- Remove all the air in the bag and close. Swish it around so the marinade covers the tenderloin. Marinade for at least 1 hour, 2 - 3 hours is better, and 4 hours is perfect. Don't let it go for more than overnight or it will start to get mushy.
- Remove tenderloin from the fridge and let sit at room temperature while grill is heating.
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat.
- Remove tenderloin from bag allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard marinade.
- Grill over direct heat for 15 - 20 minutes, covered, turning once halfway through. The temp should be at least 137 degrees and not more than 140 degrees. It will continue to cook as it rests and a slight pink interior is desired.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon any sauce from pan over pork. Serve.
- Let rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board. Slice and drizzle with reserved marinade. Enjoy.
- When ready to roast, set one oven rack on top position of oven and one rack on the bottom (lowest) position of oven.
- Preheat oven 425 degrees.
- Use a large cast iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet. Place tenderloin in skillet.
- Roast on bottom rack for 10 minutes. Remove skillet from oven and flip over tenderloin.
- Place skillet back onto bottom rack for another 10 minutes.
- Remove skillet from oven and check the temperature by placing a meat thermometer into thickest part of loin. It should read 137* - 140 degrees. If not, place back in the oven for a few minutes.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon any sauce from pan over pork. Serve.
GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN
This Greek-inspired pork tenderloin gets its flavor from the oregano, rosemary and lemon peel mixture that's rubbed on prior to cooking. Each zesty bite tastes best with a bit of the minty-garlic yogurt sauce.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Diabetic Pork Recipes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim fat from pork. In a small bowl combine lemon peel, oregano, salt, rosemary and pepper. Sprinkle over all sides of the pork and rub in with your fingers.
- In a large oven-going skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add roast to hot skillet; cook for 4 minutes or until browned, turning to brown all sides evenly. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast about 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 145 degrees F. Remove from oven and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl combine yogurt, mint and garlic. To serve, thinly slice pork and divide among four serving plates. Top with yogurt mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 236.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
GRILLED GREEK PORK TENDERLOIN
This is very moist and flavorful. Your guests will think you spent a long time creating this . Keep how easy it is a secret! The meat can also be cut into kabobs and presto instant souvlaki!
Provided by Kate in Ontario
Categories Pork
Time 21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Marinate pork in enough salad dressing to cover overnight.
- Grill over medium heat until done- about 20 minutes.
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GREEK MARINADE
Here we take a whole pork tenderloin and do a souvlaki style marinade without cutting the tenderloin into small pieces. I grill it whole which ensures a more juicy tenderloin that is not overdone. Cut to serving size after the cook.
Provided by Michael Haas
Categories Main Course
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim off any excess fat on the tenderloin.
- Prepare souvlaki marinade ingredients. Half two whole lemons, 2 TBSP of Souvlaki Seasoning and 3 TBSP of Olive Oil.
- Put the tenderloin, seasoning and oil in a Ziploc bag.
- Squeeze the lemon juice from the fresh lemons into the ziploc bag.
- Close the ziploc bag and mix the marinade all around the tenderloins. Make sure they are mixed well. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Preheat your grill to 450F (I'm using a Camp Chef Pellet Grill) and once to temp, add the tenderloin.
- Roll the tenderloin 90 degrees every couple minutes until the tenderloin gets to 145-150F. Then remove.
- Quickly wrap in foil and let rest for 8-10 minutes. Then cut to whatever size you please and serve. Tender, juicy and delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PORK TENDERLOIN MARINATED IN GARLIC, LEMON AND OREGANO WITH GREEK SALAD
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, zest, juice, oregano and oil in blender and blend until smooth. Put the pork in a baking dish, add the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- Heat a grill to high. Remove the pork from marinade and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until golden brown on all sides and cooked to medium doneness. Brush the radicchio and tomatoes with oil and grill until lightly charred. Remove the pork from the grill to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Remove the radicchio and tomatoes from grill and set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, anchovy paste and a touch of honey in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Add the radicchio, tomatoes, arugula, cucumber, olives, and capers and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and top with feta and pork slices. Garnish with fresh oregano and serve.
GREEK PORK CHOPS
My in-laws taught me a lot about cooking, so any time I come across a great new recipe, I enjoy making it for them. These bright, lemony chops quickly became a favorite. -Geri Lipczynski, Oak Lawn, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix first 9 ingredients. Add pork chops and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.Freeze option: Freeze chops with marinade in a freezer container. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK-STYLE PORK KABOBS
Plan ahead the pork needs to marinade for a minimum of 8-24 hours, if you are using wooden skewers soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the meat on and grilling. I like to thread on large cherry tomatoes also --- this great served with recipe #105726 :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 8h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl mix the first 9 ingredients until well blended.
- Add in the pork cubes and place into a large resealable bag; seal and refrigerate for 8-24 hours turning the bag occasionally to coat pork cubes evenly with the marinade.
- Remove the pork cubes from the bag and thread on skewers.
- Season the pork cubes with seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Grill over medium-high heat turning occasionally for about 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 867, Fat 74.5, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 189.5, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 43.5
GRECIAN PORK TENDERLOIN
Lean and tender, pork tenderloins are perfect for the grill. This zesty marinade makes tenderloins even more tender than they already are.
Provided by Dave Nash
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake sealed bag until ingredients are well mixed. Taste the marinade for tartness. If too tart, add a little more oil. Not enough zing, add more lime. The garlic and salt flavors should also be up front, yet not overpowering. Place tenderloins in the bag, seal, and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 5 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate, and discard marinade. Grill tenderloins for 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 829.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN
This is one of my family's favorites. This pork recipe is always tender and juicy. Serve with additional barbeque sauce for dipping.
Provided by Cathy Christensen
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare grill for indirect heat.
- Season meat with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly oil grate. Place tenderloin on grate, and position drip pan under meat. Cook over indirect heat for 30 minutes.
- Brush tenderloin with barbeque sauce. Continue cooking for 15 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow pork to rest for 10 minutes. Slice pork, and serve with additional barbeque sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 905.2 mg, Sugar 11 g
Tips:
- Choose the Right Pork Tenderloin: Select a tenderloin that is about 1 pound in weight and has a uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Tenderize the Pork: To make the pork tenderloin extra tender, consider pounding it gently with a meat mallet or using a tenderizing marinade.
- Marinade the Pork: Marinating the pork tenderloin in a flavorful marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, will infuse it with delicious flavors and help keep it moist during grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Make sure your grill is preheated to medium-high heat before cooking the pork tenderloin to ensure a nice sear and even cooking.
- Grill the Pork Tenderloin: Grill the pork tenderloin over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium.
- Rest the Pork Tenderloin: Once the pork tenderloin is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
The Grilled Greek Pork Tenderloin recipes presented in this article offer a delectable and flavorful main course that is perfect for summer grilling. With its tender, juicy texture and bold Greek flavors, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you choose to marinate the pork in a traditional Greek marinade or opt for a simpler herb and olive oil combination, the result will be a delicious and satisfying meal. Grilled Greek Pork Tenderloin is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad. So fire up your grill and enjoy this delicious recipe that captures the essence of Greek cuisine.
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