Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings

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.

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