Grilled Pork Tenderloin

This Grilled Pork Tenderloin is coated in a quick pesto marinade then grilled until juicy, tender, and full of herby flavor. An easy, high-protein dinner that comes together with one bag and one bowl.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Marinade Time 8

Total Time 8 35

Servings servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

1.5 pound Pork Tenderloin
4 & 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon prepared pesto
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 & 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the tenderloin in a plastic zip-top bag.
1.5 pound Pork Tenderloin
Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the pork.
4 & 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 heaping tablespoon prepared pesto, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 & 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, fresh pepper to taste
Seal the bag and massage the marinade around the tenderloin to ensure it is evenly coated. Place in the fridge for four hours, up to overnight.
Grill over medium heat until internal temperature reaches at least 145°F. About 30 minutes, turning once through the cooking process.
Let sit for 10 minutes, slice and serve.

Notes

Remove the silver skin from the tenderloin with a sharp knife for the best texture.
Marinate the pork for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness without guessing.
Let the pork rest covered in foil for 5-10 minutes after grilling for juicier meat.
Grill over medium heat for even cooking and those beautiful grill marks.
Slice the tenderloin into thick slices against the grain for the most tenderness.
Note: if you do not have time to wait for the marinade to penetrate the meat no worries! Just coat the tenderloin with the marinade, using about half of the prepared marinade. Grill per directions, except baste the meat with marinade every few minutes.

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