Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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Total Time:
6 hr 35 min
Prep
20 min
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6 hr 0 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole pork tenderloin, approximately 1 pound
  • 1 lime, zest finely grated
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat and silver skin.

Place the lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, and garlic powder in a small, lidded jar and shake to combine. Pour half of the marinade mixture into a 1-gallon resealable bag, add the chipotle pepper, and move around to combine. Add the pork tenderloin to the bag and seal, removing as much air as possible and place in a container to catch any leaks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours, rotating the bag halfway through the time. Place the remaining marinade in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Remove the tenderloin from the bag and allow to sit at room temperature while preparing the grill. Remove the reserved marinade from the refrigerator.

Fill a large chimney starter with natural lump charcoal and light. Once the charcoal is ashy and white, approximately 30 minutes, dump the hot charcoal onto the lowest grate of the grill and spread into an even layer using extra-long tongs. Place the cooking grate back on the grill and cover with the lid; heat the grate to medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and place in the center of grate. Discard bag with marinade. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.

Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil folded at the edges to create a basket, and pour on the reserved marinade. Wrap tightly and rest for 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and slice. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

SERVES 4

Calories: 200

Total Fat: 5 grams

Saturated Fat: 1 grams

Protein: 24 grams

Total carbohydrates: 15 grams

Sugar: 12 grams

Fiber: 0 grams

Cholesterol: 74 milligrams

Sodium: 600 milligrams

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  • on June 09, 2013

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    I was able to give my pork an excellent flavor boost with this recipe. The marinade works beautifully and all the flavors come thru. It was perfect.

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  • on May 18, 2013

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    Based on all the rave reviews I was expecting to love this recipe but alas, I found it to be average. Yes, it's tastey but nothing over the top. I marinated it for 24 hours as Alton suggested in the video. I also found that it took much longer to cook than the recipe stated. I had to finish it off in the oven. I actually much preferred the leftovers where I chopped the tenderloin fine, added two types of barbeque sauce and made a pulled pork style sandwich with red onion and melted gouda cheese. I may make it again but my search for the perfect pork tenderloin continues. .

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  • on May 07, 2013

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    Made this tonight for dinner. Marinaded this morning before work and grilled when we got home. The balance of sweet and heat is addictive (not too much heat. My 5 1/2 and 8 yr olds even ate it. We had with Grilled Zucchini and Bean Salad recipe and it was an awesome pairing. Will put this into the spring/summertime weeknight rotation. Kids already asking for lunch wraps with the leftover meat. (That never happens

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