Best 5 Grilled Pork Tenderloins Recipes

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Grilled pork tenderloins are a succulent and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This lean cut of pork is known for its tender texture and mild flavor, making it a versatile ingredient that can be paired with a variety of sides and sauces. Whether you are a seasoned grill master or a novice cook, grilling pork tenderloins is a simple and rewarding experience that will yield delicious results. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of selecting, preparing, and grilling pork tenderloins to perfection, ensuring that you create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.

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GRILLED PORK TENDERLOINS



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We do a lot of outdoor cooking during the summer months, and this grilled pork tenderloin recipe is one my entire family loves. -Betsy Carrington, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a bowl or shallow dish; add tenderloins and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning pork occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 20-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze uncooked pork in a freezer container with marinade. Transfer reserved marinade to a freezer container; freeze. To use, completely thaw tenderloins and marinade in refrigerator. Grill as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED BOURBON-MARINATED PORK CHOPS OR PORK TENDERLOINS



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Plan ahead the pork needs to marinade for a minimum of 12 hours. Use this marinade for 2 pork tenderloins or 6-8 pork chops. You can reduce the bourbon to 1/3 cup but 1/2 cup is better!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 12h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 pork chops (about 3/4-inch thick or thicker or use 2 tenderloins)
3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (use only low sodium)
1/2 cup Bourbon
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh minced gingerroot (or use 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder)

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients; place in a large zip-loc plastic bag.
  • Add in the pork chops or 2 pork tenderloins; seal the bag.
  • Turn to coat with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours.
  • Set grill to high heat (about 400°F).
  • Remove the pork and discard the marinade.
  • Place on grill.
  • For pork chops cook for about 15 minutes on each side, depending on how thick your chops are.
  • For pork tenderloins, cook for about 25 minutes turning occasionally or until the pork is cooked; tent with foil and let sit for about 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Delicious!

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOINS WITH WASABI SAUCE



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Make and share this Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Wasabi Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 3/4 lbs pork tenderloin
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon wasabi
1/4 cup sliced pickled ginger, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat grill.
  • Place pork in 13X9" glass baking dish.
  • In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, sesame oil and wasabi.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the soy sauce mixture over pork, turn pork to coat.
  • Place pork on gas grill over medium to medium high heat or on charcoal grill 4-6" from medium to medium high coals.
  • Cook 15-20 minutes or until internal tem reaches 145 Deg turning occasionally.
  • Remove from grill, let stand 5 minutes.
  • Slice thinly Divide pork and ginger among 6 places.
  • Serve with remaining soy sauce misture.
  • Dip slice of pork into sauce, eat with slice of ginger.

GRILLED BALSAMIC-GARLIC CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOINS



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Make and share this Grilled Balsamic-Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle Figueroa

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds each)
2 tablespoons canola oil (if preparing in oven)

Steps:

  • Grill preparation:.
  • Sear the tenderloins on all sides, then grill for about 20-30 minutes, rotating every 10 minutes, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees. Try to let it rest before slicing.
  • Oven preparation:.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat canola oil in a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add pork, and brown all over, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to oven. Roast pork, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board, and try to let it rest 10 minutes before slicing.

KAHLUA-GRILLED PORK TENDERLOINS



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Recipe is from the Texas Tapestry cookbook, Junior League of Houston, Texas. Haven't tried this recipe yet, but since I love Kahlua -- I had to post it!

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup Kahlua
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin (2 tenderloins)
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley

Steps:

  • Combine Kahlua and butter in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Boil 4 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Slice tenderloins crosswise at 1 1/2-inch intervals, cutting to, but not through, bottom. Sprinkle tenderloins with lemon-pepper seasoning and garlic salt; place in a large shallow dish or large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Pour half of the Kahlua mixture over tenderloins. Cover dish or seal bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 4 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and chill remaining half of Kahlua mixture.
  • Remove tenderloins from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals (350 - 400 degrees) 18 - 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of tenderloin registers 160 degrees, turning once and basting occasionally with remaining half of Kahlua mixture. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips:

  • Choose a marinade that complements the pork tenderloin's flavor. Popular options include olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Always marinate the pork tenderloin for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat before cooking the pork tenderloin.
  • Sear the pork tenderloin for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is browned on all sides.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the pork tenderloin for 10-15 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork tenderloin rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Grilled pork tenderloin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a lean and healthy protein source that is also relatively inexpensive. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make grilled pork tenderloin at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled pork tenderloin a try.

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