Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 3 lb pork tenderloins (About 2 tenderloins, approximately 1 1/2 lb each; silver skin removed)
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil (For coating the tenderloins)
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (Use 1/2 tsp for a spicier kick, or add to taste)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400–425°F (200–220°C). If possible, prepare an area for indirect heat to help prevent the lean pork from drying out.

2. 2

   Trim away all silver skin from the pork tenderloins. This tough connective tissue remains chewy during grilling. Poke the tenderloins all over with a fork to help the seasoning adhere.

3. 3

   Coat both sides of the pork tenderloins with the 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, spreading it evenly over the surface.

4. 4

   Combine the sea salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Rub the seasoning mixture all over the oiled tenderloins, pressing it gently against the meat so the rub adheres evenly.

6. 6

   Place the tenderloins on the hot grill grates, cover the grill, and cook for approximately 14 minutes, turning them halfway through. For a larger tenderloin, sear each side for about 2 minutes before continuing to grill. Cook until the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer.

7. 7

   Transfer the cooked tenderloins to a cutting board or serving platter and let them rest for 5–10 minutes so the juices can redistribute.

8. 8

   Slice the rested pork into approximately 1-inch-thick medallions and serve.

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part of the tenderloin to check doneness. The recipe does not require wrapping the pork in foil. Leftovers can be reheated gently in a pan with a little broth or other liquid, or used in sandwiches, tacos, or other dishes.

Nutrition per serving

• main dish
• grilled
• American
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• low-carb
• easy
• summer