What temperature to cook pork tenderloin on grill

Updates for 2017: Grilled pork tenderloin continues to be a favorite with my family so I have a lot of these under my belt at this point. Updating this recipe to reflect my new recommendation for doneness temperature. I prefer to remove the meat from the grill once the internal temperature at the middle of the pork tenderloin hits 140 degrees. Drape a sheet of aluminum foil over to let rest for about 10 minutes and you should have close to a perfect 145 degrees once you start carving the meat.

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Marinated and Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
Instructions
What temperature is pork tenderloin done on the grill?
How long does it take to cook pork tenderloin on the grill?
What is the best temperature to cook pork tenderloin?
What temperature on grill do you cook pork on?

Pork, the other white meat. That’s a slogan we all have heard a million times on commercials. I’ll tell you what though, in my eyes a perfectly grilled pork tenderloin is the ONLY white meat I need. In reality, I love most cuts of pork. I love to get messy with some grilled baby back ribs, love to get sauce all over my shirt while eating a pulled pork sandwich and it’s hard to beat a simple grilled pork chop. So I guess you can say I am big on the pig, but to me the pork tenderloin offers the most potential. This cut of pork is the most healthy cut of pork. Cut from the back of the pig, it has virtually no fat. This fact also makes it easy to dry out, for that reason we really need to focus on technique, grill it hot and grill it fast to lock in the juices. Tenderloins also absorb marinades really well so for this recipe, we are going to marinade our pork tenderloin just to give it a little more flavor. Let’s take a look.

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Marinated and Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Marinated and grilled pork tenderloin is a simple recipe with delicious results. But be careful not to overcook this lean cut or it will be dry. Follow our guide to get this one right.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Marinade1 d

Total Time1 d 45 mins

Course: Main Course

Keyword: pork tenderloin

Servings: 4

Calories: 292kcal

Ingredients

1 - 2 pounds pork tenderloin 2 tenderloins
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Pay attention, there aren't many steps involved in producing the best grilled pork tenderloin. This piece of meat is so tender, it doesn't need a lot of help! Mix all of the marinade ingredients together and pour into a large Ziplock type bag. Place the tenderloins in the bag and squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing. Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinade for at least an hour, up to 24 hours.
Remove the tenderloins from the marinade about 30 minutes before you are ready to grill and allow to gently warm up on the counter.
Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
Now we have a tenderloin that has been soaked in some great flavors, we need to make sure we don't screw it up on the grill! The key to properly grilling a pork tenderloin is to evenly cook the pork through by grilling each of the four sides. This cut of pork is tubular, so we want to roll it to each of the four sides while we grill.
Once the grill is heated, place the tenderloin on the grill and grill the first side for around 5 minutes (times vary per grill, you are looking for a nice crust to form like shown in the photo, but not too much charring!).
After 5 minutes, roll the tenderloin onto the the next side and grill for another 5 minutes.
You know the drill now, 5 minutes per side, until an instant thermometer reads around 140 degrees at the middle of the pork tenderloin.
Allow the grilled pork tenderloin to rest on a platter for about 10 minutes covered loosely with a piece of aluminum foil before you slice into it. The rest period should get the temperature to just barely a perfect 145 degrees.

Nutrition

Grilled pork tenderloin is an awesome, lean cut of pork. If you don’t have time to marinade, no sweat, it will be delicious with some Kosher salt and black pepper. The key is to grill it properly, over high heat and turning often to get a nice caramelized crust without drying out the pork. If you do have the time though, try it marinated, it’s well worth the wait!

What temperature is pork tenderloin done on the grill?

Grilled pork tenderloin temperature: An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the tenderloin should register 145°F. Cover with foil and allow to stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

How long does it take to cook pork tenderloin on the grill?

Pork tenderloin should cook from anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes depending on its thickness. Aim for an internal temperature between 140°F and 145°F in the thickest part of the tenderloin to ensure it is cooked to temp.

What is the best temperature to cook pork tenderloin?

A good temperature to cook pork tenderloin is 350°F. You want to make sure your pork tenderloin internal temp reaches about 150°F. The best way to not overcook or undercook your pork tenderloin is to use a meat thermometer to check the temp internally to make sure it reaches 150°F.

What temperature on grill do you cook pork on?

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400 degrees) 20 minutes prior to grilling. Place pork chops on grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Move pork chops to indirect heat (or lower temp to medium) and cook for 8-12 more minutes, flipping once, or until pork chops reach 145 degrees F.