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BEST Grilled Pork Tenderloin

BEST Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Published: June 14, 2018 Last Updated: June 22, 2020

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This is by far the best Grilled Pork Tenderloin recipe I have ever tried!  I’ve been making this years and it’s always a crowd pleaser! 

Grilled Pork tenderloin sliced on a wooden cutting board

Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin

For as much as I love to cook, I really love non-cooking days!  Today, it was beautiful outside and my grill was calling my name.

I found a recipe for Molasses Grilled Pork Tenderloin in my Southern Living Easy Weeknight Favorites cookbook.  It’s one of my all-time favorite cookbooks.  There are so many easy recipes that are packed with flavor.

This recipe truly is one of the best grilled pork tenderloin recipes I’ve ever tried.  It’s right up there with my other grilled pork tenderloin recipes like this Grilled Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Peaches.

pThe sauce is what makes this recipe the best.  The grilled pork tenderloin marinade is a combination of molasses, whole grain mustard, vinegar and some seasoning.Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinade

The flavors are spot on and the vinegar really helps keep the meat tender and juicy.

If I know that I don’t have a lot of time prepare dinner, I will make the marinade ahead of time and store it in the fridge.  Then, when I’m ready to start making dinner, I’ll marinate the pork while I let the grill preheat.  This really helps cut down on prep time.

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How to Grill Pork Tenderloin

Some of you have been asking me how to grill pork tenderloin.  It’s really quite simple.  For this recipe, I marinate the tenderloins for about 30 minutes while I preheat the grill.

Once the loins are marinated and the grill is hot, I place the whole pork tenderloins on the grill and grill them until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.  I use a digital meat thermometer to make sure the pork is cooked through.

the best grilled pork tenderloin

Expert Tips for Making the Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Here are some tips to ensure your pork tenderloin comes out perfect every time:

  • Prepare the marinade in a zipper bag.  This makes clean up super easy.
  • Make sure you remember to reserve some of the marinade (before adding the pork) for basting.
  • Prepare the marinade up to 1 day ahead. Add the pork 30 minutes before you’re ready to grill.
  • No grill, no problem!  You can easily cook this pork tenderloin in the oven.  Simply place it on a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack to allow the heat to get around the entire tenderloin.

grilled pork tenderloin sliced on wooden cutting board

Recommended Tools for Making This Recipe

  • Plunger measuring cup <= I ❤ this!  
  • Basting brush
  • Tongs

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Grilled Pork tenderloin marinade

Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin

This is by far the best Grilled Pork Tenderloin recipe I have ever tried!  I've been making this years and it's always a crowd pleaser! 
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Marinate30 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled, pork
Servings: 6
Calories: 758kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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3.87 from 90 votes

Ingredients

  • 1/4  cup  molasses
  • 2  tablespoons  coarse-grained mustard
  • 1  tablespoon  apple cider vinegar
  • 2  3/4-pound pork tenderloins - trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons House Seasoning Blend

Instructions

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a ziploc bag, reserving a few tablespoons for basting.
  • Season each pork tenderloin with 1 teaspoon of House Seasoning Blend.
  • Add pork to bag and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat grill to medium high.
  • Grill pork for about 20 minutes, turning frequently, until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
  • During last 10 minutes of grilling, baste pork with reserved marinade.

Nutrition

Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 125g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 393mg | Sodium: 1149mg | Potassium: 2527mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 6.4mg
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Comments

  1. joyce says

    June 5, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    I didn’t have molasses so I used honey and it was delicious! Will definetley make again. May even try maple syrup next time. Truth…not a fan of molasses.

    Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    July 29, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    Wanted to make this but no oven temp to set ahead!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      July 29, 2019 at 10:00 pm

      It’s made on the grill, not an oven. If you’d prefer to make it in the oven, I would preheat to 350 and bake it for 30 mins before testing for doneness. However the marinade will caramelize better on the grill.

      Reply
  3. Dawn says

    July 18, 2019 at 11:26 pm

    Just made this on our new grill……really tasty…..will definitely make again. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      July 25, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Leslie says

    June 16, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try to grill pork tenderloin so thanks for the recipe! It sounds delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      June 18, 2018 at 9:57 am

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Miranda says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Great job the flavors sound awesome. Thanks for linking to Fat Camp Friday, see you next week! http://bit.ly/jHOrlN

    Reply
  6. AllieMakes says

    June 12, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    MMMM! I can almost smell this one! Thank you for sharing!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can’t wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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