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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Marinating Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 316kcal
No grill? No problem. This pork tenderloin brings big flavor right from your kitchen stovetop or oven.
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ lbs pork tenderloin or similar size
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus 2 more for sauce
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • Chopped parsley and cilantro for sauce

Instructions

  • Combine 2 tbsp olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, coriander, paprika, and cumin in a bowl and mix well
    Bowl of marinade for grilled pork tenderloin with a spoon resting inside.
  • Rub the mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin
    Raw pork tenderloin coated in marinade on a white plate.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or 2–3 hours if time allows
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Heat a grill pan, frying pan, or electric grill over medium-high heat
  • Grill or sear the tenderloin for 7–8 minutes total or about 4 minutes per side
    Pork tenderloin with grill marks cooking on a grill pan.
  • Transfer the pork to a foil-covered baking dish
    Grilled pork tenderloin transferred on foil in a baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium
  • Remove from the oven and let rest covered for 10 minutes
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil with chili flakes, chopped parsley, and cilantro to make a sauce
    Small white bowl filled with chimichurri sauce and a spoon inside.
  • Slice the pork and spoon the herb sauce on top before serving
    Pork tenderloin slices garnished with chimichurri, with a small dish of ketchup in the center.

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Notes

Gas Grill Directions:
Preheat your gas grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Once hot, place the marinated pork tenderloin directly on the grill grates. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side, turning to brown all sides evenly. Once seared, move the tenderloin to indirect heat, close the lid, and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, 160°F for medium. Remove from the grill, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg