Ingredients
1 ½ to 2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder or minced garlic
Steak rub or Italian herbs for seasoning
Optionals: Lemon juice
Dijon mustard
Honey
Soy sauce for glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (450-500°F) and create two heat zones: one direct and one indirect.
2. Pat pork dry with paper towels; rub with oil and season with desired spices or marinade for extra flavor (30 minutes to 24 hours).
3. Sear pork on direct heat for about 1 ½ minutes per side, with lid closed between turns, totaling approximately 6 minutes.
4. Move to indirect heat and grill for 8-12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5. If glazing, apply during final minutes over direct heat for a caramelized crust.
6. Remove from grill, allow to rest 5-10 minutes; slice and serve.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Preheat grill thoroughly for optimal cooking conditions and prevent sticking.
🔥 Use two-zone grilling to achieve the perfect combination of sear and consistent cooking.
🧂 Keeping the grill lid closed helps maintain the necessary heat to cook the meat evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30-1440 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Lean Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pound
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg