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Katie's Cucina » Recipes » Grilling

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Published: Jun 26, 2023 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Learn how to make this irresistible grilled pork tenderloin rub by combining pantry staples. This pork recipe is made in a half hours time and feeds a family of four.

Plate with three slices of pork, green beans, and sweet potatoes.

Change up your dinnertime with my easy recipe for Grilled Pork Tenderloin with a homemade sweet brown sugar chili rub. We probably eat pork tenderloin at least twice a month in our home. I buy a 2-pack from Costco, make one while it’s fresh and the other goes in the freezer for a rainy day. I almost always make a Greek Pork Tenderloin… it’s easy to make and super flavorful. I also love to make Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin as it comes out absolutely perfect every single time.

When I’m not roasting the tenderloin, I love to grill the it. This sweet and savory rub for the tenderloin is out of this world delicious. I combine chili powder, smoke paprika, brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon. The rub and pork tenderloin turn out delicious every time and it’s always a crowd pleaser.

I like to pair this pork tenderloin with mashed sweet potatoes, wilted spinach, Southerns style green beans, and grilled asparagus. I’m all for making two vegetables with dinner each night and most nights I’ll make a salad too. I love to get our veggies in.

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  • Ingredients
  • Pork Tenderloin Rub
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  • FAQs
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  • Pork Recipes for Dinner
  • Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

Ingrediens on counter; spices, oil, and pork tenderloin on white plate.
  • Pork Tenderloin – fresh pork tenderloin works best for this recipe.
  • Spices – I like to use a combination of chili powder, smoked paprika, and a dash of cinnamon.
  • Sugar – A tablespoon of brown sugar gives this pork tenderloin the sweetness.
  • Oil – I use grape-seed oil as it has a high smoke point, neutral in flavor, and is perfect for grilling.

Pork Tenderloin Rub

White bowl with hand holding a whisk mixing spices together.

First, make the rub. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and ground cinnamon. Mix well.

Two pieces of raw pork tenderloin with rub on it sitting on a white plate.

Rinse and dry off the pork tenderloin, place on a plate. Then pour the grape seed oil on top of the pork tenderloin. Sprinkle half the rub on top, rub seasoning all over the pork tenderloin then flip the pork tenderloin over and use the rest of the rub on the pork.

Let the pork tenderloin marinate in the refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until your ready to grill.

Grilling Pork Tenderloin

Wood cutting board with sliced grilled pork and juices.

Once your ready to grill the pork. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping once at the 10 minute mark. Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve immediately.

FAQs

White plate with sliced pork, green beans, and sweet potatoes.
How many people will this pork tenderloin feed?

This recipe will feed 4 hungry adults.

How much does a single pork tenderloin weigh?

A single pork tenderloin weights around 1-2lbs. Depending on the brand. Either of those sizes will work with this recipe.

Can I cook two pork tenderloins with this recipe?

Yes, you can easily double the rub for the pork tenderloins and grill them at the same time.

Tips & Tricks

White platter filled with green beans and sliced pork tenderloin.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks whenever I’m making grilled pork tenderloin rub.

  • Temperature of Pork – It is now safe for the internal temperature of pork to be a minimum of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. However, I still prefer my pork’s internal temperature to be closer to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pork Tenderloin Rub – Make a big batch of this rub to make this pork tenderloin recipe any time. Quadruple the rub recipe and store in a labeled mason jar.
  • Oven Directions – If you don’t have a grill or maybe it’s too cold to grill. You can bake this pork tenderloin recipe in the oven. Simply preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Follow all the steps. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pork Recipes for Dinner

If you are still craving pork, check out these other pork recipes.

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    Beef and Pork Meatballs
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  • White plate with yellow spare and red sauced on top.
    Traditional Bolognese Recipe
  • White plate with sliced pork tenderloins and green beans with pork tenderloin in the background.
    Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

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Sliced pork with green beans, and mashed sweet potato on a white and blue checkered cloth.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Learn how to make this irresistible grilled pork tenderloin rub by combining pantry staples. This pork recipe is made in a half hours time and feeds a family of four.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Tongs
  • Grill
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil

Instructions

  • Make the rub by combining the chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  • Rinse and dry off the pork tenderloin, place on a plate. Then pour the grape seed oil on top of the pork tenderloin. Sprinkle half the rub on top, rub seasoning all over the pork tenderloin then flip the pork tenderloin over and use the rest of the rub on the pork.
  • Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours before grilling.
  • Preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, clean it, and spray non-stick grill spray.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, flipping once at the 10 minute mark. Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Temperature of Pork – It is now safe for the internal temperature of pork to be a minimum of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. However, I still prefer my pork’s internal temperature to be closer to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pork Tenderloin Rub – Make a big batch of this rub to make this pork tenderloin recipe any time. Quadruple the rub recipe and store in a labeled mason jar.
  • Oven Directions – If you don’t have a grill or maybe it’s too cold to grill. You can bake this pork tenderloin recipe in the oven. Simply preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Follow all the steps. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33lbs | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 843IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Steve

    December 28, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    Has anyone ever used a pellet grill to smoke this
    ? If so what pellets, temp etc – thanks

    Reply
  2. Norah

    November 01, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Hi, This recipe looks amazing! Sadly I don’t have a grill. I am wondering how I might be able to do this on the stovetop. I don’t think I’ll have time to use the crockpot and honestly have no idea about the broiler in my oven. Any thoughts. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Katie

      November 02, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Norah, this is a delicious rub! You could bake the pork tenderloin to enjoy all the flavors of the rub. I would suggest searing on the stove top first for a few minutes then pop in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes until internal temperature is at least 145 degrees. Happy cooking!

  3. Elizabeth

    October 17, 2016 at 4:51 am

    Would you please post the Greek Pork Tenderloin recipe!  I am making this one today.  Thanks

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 16, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      Hi Elizabeth, you can find the Greek Pork Tenderloin Recipe here: https://www.katiescucina.com/2013/06/grilled-greek-pork-tenderloin-giveaway/

  4. Cari

    September 17, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Making this tonight, but I’m trying it in the slow cooker because I love how pork turns out in the slow cooker. Smells so good already!!!

    Reply
    • Katie

      September 22, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Oh Cari, what a great idea! I think I’m going to need to give this recipe a try in the slow cooker!

  5. Wendy

    December 02, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    This was fantastic! Best meal we’ve had in a long time! We agreed we’d make it again but next time maybe add a pinch of cayenne. YUM!

    Reply
    • Katie

      December 05, 2015 at 7:46 am

      Wendy–so glad you enjoyed my rub! Grilling pork tenderloin is my favorite!

  6. Tricia A.

    June 25, 2015 at 11:35 am

    I’m going to make this tonight for dinner. What size tenderloin do you use that can be cooked on the grill in 20 minutes?

    Reply
    • Katie

      June 25, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Hi Tricia, Just seeing this now. I just used a 1 lb. pork tenderloin. When in doubt use your thermometer and watch the internal temperature. Hope you enjoyed this recipe.

  7. Kevin

    June 13, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    Just finished dinner using this recipe. Wow, a fantastic meal! I doubled the rub recipe for my 4-lb loin and I used extra virgin olive oil instead of grapeseed oil. I grilled it to and internal temp of 150 degrees and it was succulent and flavorful. Will definitely make this again!

    Reply
    • Katie

      June 17, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Kevin, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I’m so glad you loved it! We love grilling our pork tenderloin and I love this rub recipe!!!

  8. Tracy L.

    May 09, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Where do you get smoked paprika?  I can’t find it at the grocery store.

    Reply
    • Katie

      May 09, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      Hi Tracy, My grocery store carries it in the spice aisle. You could also try ordering on Amazon.

  9. JimRhino

    October 25, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    I love the simplicity of the recipe for the WoW factor of the flavor. Thanks for sharing!

    Only change is to cook the loin to 145*F internal temp and rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Mmm!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 30, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks Jim. I’m old school and still like my pork cooked to 165! 😉 Yes–definitely let grilled meat rest for a few minutes. I need to add that into the recipe.

  10. Dianna

    August 30, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    This looks SOOO good. You don’t know how many times I’ve purchased a pork tenderloin and cooked both parts intertwined because I didn’t realize there were 2 to a pack. lol Now I know better. A few weeks ago I made an amazing Maple Syrup glazed version from another blog and it was delightful… however, the following day, my doctor was convinced I had gestational diabetes because I had such high glucose levels in my urine test. LOL As it turns out, I don’t… thank goodness! Will definitely have to give this recipe a try, I’ll just make sure I don’t have a doc visit the next day! 😉

    Reply
    • Katie

      September 02, 2014 at 1:34 pm

      Lol Dianna that is horrible. That was always my fear when I was pregnant. Give this a try just not before your next appointment! 😉

  11. Suzanne

    August 28, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    Yum! That rub looks fantastic.

    Reply
    • Katie

      August 29, 2014 at 10:30 am

      It’s so good and easy to make! The photo’s don’t do this recipe justice!

  12. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

    August 22, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    Gorgeous. We love pork tenderloin and this looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Katie

      August 29, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Anna. It’s not “pretty” looking but it sure does taste good!

  13. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough

    August 22, 2014 at 9:53 am

    That rub — WOWZA. Crossing my fingers it doesn’t rain this weekend so I can make this!

    Reply
  14. danielle

    August 22, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Just pinned this one – it looks and sounds great!

    Reply
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