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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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READY IN 55 mins

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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"This is one of my family's favorites. This pork recipe is always tender and juicy. Serve with additional barbeque sauce for dipping." — Cathy Christensen

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2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup barbeque sauce

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Directions

Prepare grill for indirect heat.
Season meat with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Lightly oil grate. Place tenderloin on grate, and position drip pan under meat. Cook over indirect heat for 30 minutes.
Brush tenderloin with barbeque sauce. Continue cooking for 15 minutes, or to desired doneness. Slice pork, and serve.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Indirect on the grill means to put the meat in the center of the grill and, on a gas grill, turn off the burners directly under the meat. On a charcoal grill place the charcoal on the sides of the grill so none of the charcoal is directly under the meat. Weber grills usually come with an accessory that will keep the charcoal in place or maybe a trip to the hardware store for an accessory. This is also a good way to cook chicken.

—KarenOC

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Aug 16, 2007

"Cook over indirect heat for 30 minutes."???? How do you do this on a grill?

—I-CAN

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Jun 06, 2007

Wow, great and easy! I baked mine at 350 for 45 minutes, added the bbq sauce, and then baked for another 15 minutes at 325. Came out perfect, moist, and delicious!

—PULLEYHEATHER

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Aug 15, 2003

This recipe was fantastic! I rubbed the tenderloin with olive oil before I sprinkled it with the spices, and turned it often on the grill. My parents and I all LOVED it!

—HEATHERMAUREEN

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May 06, 2006

Ok, so I'm gonna sound like that 1980's Nicholas Cage movie Valley Girl, but OH My God! That like was totally awesome!!! I have cooked tenderloin so many different ways and my hubby never likes it...ever. This was the best way to cook one, and the simplest! To have so few ingredients, it sure has the best flavor!! Thank you sooo much for this recipe and this will be the only way I ever cook tenderloin ever again.

—BLACKMOREBUNCH

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Apr 13, 2005

This was great. I have always had fear of cooking on my gas grill using the indirect method. (I have a Ducane.) I really gave this a try and was so shocked at how nicely it worked, just like the recipe said. I did put it on the direct heat at the very end to get a little darker color on the coating. Texture was fabulous. If you are leary of using indirect method, give this a shot! Served it with a made-up recipe for pineapple fried rice that was very very good. At the end of the meal, I sliced up the leftover pork and mixed it into the rice for a nice lunch the next day.

—CHEEREEO

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Sep 27, 2006

Thanks for a great delicious and simple recipe, the best pork I have ever made. Cooked it indoors, convection oven at 375 abt 45 mins. Served with honey mustard bbq sauce, black beans, brown rice, all loved it.

—lilpacsmom

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Jun 06, 2006

This is the best and easiest pork tendeloin recipe yet! So tender! Just to add to the flavor I placed a foil packet of dry apple wood chips (not chunks) over the front burner and kept the grill temperature at 350 degrees. The tenderloin was at a perfect 160 degrees after the 45 minutes on the grill. There was a small piece left that we sliced thinnly and used in a salad the next day. So yummy - can't wait to try again.

—TURBOGRANNY

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Nutrition

Calories
197 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
15.7 g
5%

Cholesterol
65 mg
22%

Fat
3.7 g
6%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
23.5 g
47%

Sodium
905 mg
36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 197
Calories from Fat: 33

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g 6 %
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6 %
Cholesterol 65mg 22 %
Sodium 905mg 36 %
Potassium 472mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.7g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 23.5g 47 %
Sugars 11g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 85 %
Niacin 84 %
Vitamin B6 43 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.