Best 12 Marinades For Pork Tenderloin Recipes

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Pork tenderloin is a versatile cut of meat prized for its tender texture and mild flavor. Marinating pork tenderloin adds an extra layer of flavor and moisture, making it even more delicious. There are many different marinades that can be used on pork tenderloin, from simple herb mixtures to complex sauces. The marinade you choose will depend on your personal preferences and the flavor profile you are looking to achieve. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect marinade that will transform your pork tenderloin into a mouthwatering dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Make this easy marinade from ingredients you have around the house.

Provided by Lori

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons dijon honey mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place the pork loin in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before cooking.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer the pork loin to a baking dish; pour marinade over the pork.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 168.7 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 55.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1491.8 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

HERB-MARINATED PORK TENDERLOINS



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For a healthy main course, try Ina Garten's Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network � herbs add great flavor without fat.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lemon, zest grated
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons)
Good olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
3 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mustard, and 2 teaspoons salt in a sturdy 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat with the marinade. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and discard the marinade but leave the herbs that cling to the meat. Sprinkle the tenderloins generously with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloins on all sides until golden brown. Place the saute pan in the oven and roast the tenderloins for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat registers 137 degrees F at the thickest part. Transfer the tenderloins to a platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Carve in 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices. The thickest part of the tenderloin will be quite pink (it's just fine!) and the thinnest part will be well done. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm, or at room temperature with the juices that collect in the platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 147 milligrams, Sodium 461 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 0 grams

PORK TENDERLOIN MARINADE



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This is a very simple, but very tasty marinade for pork tenderloin. My husband also likes it on Ribs. Can be served with any kind of potato, or rice and vegetable.

Provided by Auntie KK

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Marinade Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, liquid smoke, onion powder and garlic powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 997.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

MARINATED GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 52m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (3/4 to 1 pound) pork tenderloins
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Trim the tenderloins of all fat and silverskin. Place them in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold them without crowding.
  • Combine the soy sauce, sherry, honey, vinegar, oil, and orange juice in a medium bowl, whisking until well blended. Stir in the rosemary, shallots, and ginger. Pour the mixture over the tenderloins. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan.
  • Remove the pork from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Place the tenderloins on the grill and cook, turning frequently, for about 18 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 155 degrees F. Transfer to a platter and allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Meanwhile, place the marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Slice the pork into 1/4 inch-thick slices, spoon the hot marinade over the pork. Serve with a tossed salad.

MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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A slightly sweet marinade that makes for the best tasting pork you will ever have.

Provided by WKELLER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sherry
1 ½ teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch garlic powder
2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins

Steps:

  • Place soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, dried onion, cinnamon, olive oil, and a touch of garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and shake to mix. Place pork in bag with marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Place tenderloins on grill, and discard marinade. Cook 20 minutes, or to desired doneness. Slice into medallions, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1007.7 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

BEST BALSAMIC MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Balsamic marinated pork tenderloin with garlic, rosemary, and honey. I found this recipe a few years ago and it is indeed a keeper. Enjoy.

Provided by maryjmohler

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 6h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons honey
fine sea salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, honey, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Place pork in a resealable plastic bag and pour balsamic mixture on top to coat. Squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Place the bag in a container to avoid leaks, and marinate in the refrigerator 6 to 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove pork from the marinade and shake off excess. Place pork in a roasting pan or baking dish. Reserve marinade.
  • Roast pork in the preheated oven until slightly pink in the center, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pork from the oven, place on a cutting board, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10-20 minutes.
  • While pork is resting, pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with the roasted tenderloin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 126.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

AWESOME MARINADE FOR PORK TENDERLOIN



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I'm passing this on from a girlfriend of mine. I made it and all I can say is "Wow"! I actually marinaded the tenderloins for 72 hours because I forgot I had it in the refrigerator and it was wonderful.

Provided by Chippie1

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (oriental)
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Pour in gallon plastic bag, add pork, remove air and seal.
  • Marinade in refrigerator 48hours.
  • Grill 30 minutes turning pork tenderloins every 5 minutes.
  • Pork will become crusty brown all over!

BEST MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Make and share this Best Marinated Pork Tenderloin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Emilyrae

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 12 4-ounce portions, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 lbs pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Place pork tenderloin in large ziploc bag.
  • Peel and lightly crush garlic.
  • Add garlic and ginger to bag.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil and brown sugar in medium mixing bowl.
  • Pour over pork tenderloin.
  • Marinate in ziploc bag in fridge for up to 3 days.
  • (3 days= the most tender pork you've ever had) Remove from bag and discard marinade.
  • Grill on BBQ or broil in oven until medium (about 15 minutes).
  • Very dark and tasty with a light pink centre.
  • Great over rice or with baked potatoes and grilled asparagus.

MAPLE-GARLIC MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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A delicious, sweet marinade using real maple syrup. Great on chicken or pork tenderloin.

Provided by LESLEYCAN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 cup maple syrup
1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Combine mustard, sesame oil, garlic, pepper, and maple syrup. Place pork in a shallow dish and coat thoroughly with marinade. Cover, then chill in the refrigerator at least eight hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat grill for medium-low heat.
  • Remove pork from marinade, and set aside. Transfer remaining marinade to a small saucepan, and cook on the stove over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Brush grate with oil, and place meat on grate. Grill pork, basting with reserved marinade, for approximately 15 to 25 minutes, or until interior is no longer pink. Avoid using high temperatures as marinade will burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 188.9 mg, Sugar 31.3 g

TENDER BALSAMIC MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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My MIL was comming over for dinner and I came up with this recipe. I actually made two pork tenderloins, one marinaded in this, and another store bought tenderloin that was marinading in the package. This turned out far better! Cook time is an estimate.

Provided by flume027

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -3 lbs pork tenderloin
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Add oil, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, worcestershire, and pepper in plastic bag.
  • Shake to mix.
  • Add pork tenderloin to bag and marinade 4-24 hours.
  • Cook on grill or oven.
  • Oven setting is 375, usually 25 minutes per pound.
  • Pork is done when thermometer reads between 140 and 160 degrees.
  • I take mine out of the oven when it's at 140 and then let it rest, because when meat rests, it continues to cook and will reach a higher internal temperature.

GRILLED MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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My sister, who has always had a knack for tossing spices and ingredients together, introduced this pork tenderloin dish to our family at a barbecue she hosted. She worked at the ingredients until she came up with a recipe she could share with all of us. It's a healthy alternative to steak, easy to prepare, and can be made ahead of time. -Lisa Peters, Dewitt, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
MUSTARD SAUCE:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill pork, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 25-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon coarsely shredded ginger
2 tablespoons white wine
12 ounces pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Mix the hoisin, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger and wine in bowl large enough to hold pork.
  • Wash and dry the tenderloin and marinate in the hoisin mixture while you prepare the rest of the meal, or for up to a full day.
  • Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade, and cut off thinner part of tenderloin. Heat broiler or stove-top grill, and cook all the tenderloin, allowing 10 to 12 minutes for the thicker part, and less than 10 minutes for the thinner.
  • Heat marinade. Slice tenderloin and spoon sauce over it.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 348 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Marinating Pork Tenderloin:

  • Choose a marinade that complements the flavor of pork tenderloin. Common options include citrus-based marinades, herb-infused marinades, and Asian-inspired marinades.
  • Use a non-reactive container for marinating, such as a glass or stainless steel bowl. Avoid using aluminum or iron containers, as they can react with the marinade and alter the flavor of the meat.
  • Make sure the pork tenderloin is completely submerged in the marinade. If necessary, weigh it down with a plate or bowl to keep it fully immersed.
  • Marinate the pork tenderloin for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. Over-marinating can make the meat tough and bland.
  • Before cooking, remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. This will help the meat brown evenly.

Conclusion:

Marinating pork tenderloin is a great way to add flavor and moisture to this lean cut of meat. With so many marinade options available, you can easily find a marinade that suits your taste preferences. Just remember to follow the tips above to ensure that your pork tenderloin turns out juicy and delicious.

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