Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Pork Tenderloin is one of my favorite things to make during the summer. I’m always looking for new things to throw on the grill when it’s too hot to cook inside and this savory sweet pork with homemade barbecue sauce is perfect! My sister-in-law Katelyn first introduced me to this pork tenderloin when we were together one summer and we were all hooked. Serve this tender pork with some of our roasted red potatoes and a simple salad and you have a dinner that’s sure to be a winner all summer long!
What Type of Pork to Use for Grilling
We use a pork tenderloin for this recipe, because it’s cheaper than most cuts of meat and grills up beautifully. This recipe would also work great with pork chops too! Slice thicker pork chops in half or get the thinly sliced pork chops. I have found them at Costco and I love them!. Lately beef has gone WAY up in price so I love that you can get pork as a much cheaper meat alternative. It is a significant difference too; steak can range between six to nine dollars a pound. I can usually find pork for closer to three to four dollars a pound. So if you are wanting to grill on a budget, pork is a great option!
Practice Patience with this Pork
This Grilled Pork Tenderloin is super easy to make but if you want that fall apart texture and sweet flavor you need to give it some time to marinate.
About four to six hours before you want to eat, cut the pork tenderloin into one inch thick slices and toss them with some dried rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let it sit, covered in the refrigerator, until about 20 minutes before you want to start grilling.Take the pork out of the fridge and let it rest on the counter for about 20 minutes before grilling.Grill on medium indirect heat for about 10 minutes. That means you don’t want the meat directly over the flame. If you have a three-burner grill turn on the two outer burners and grill over the one center burner that isn’t lit.Brush the deliciously sweet barbecue sauce over the pork as it cooks and then again after it’s done.
Sweet Barbecue Glaze
Skip the bottled barbecue sauce and make your own! This simple recipe is easy to make and can be used for so many recipes. Here’s all you need:
Soy sauceKetchupHoneyMinced GarlicFrank’s Red Hot Sauce
That’s it! Mix up a batch and brush it all over the pork during and after cooking. You can use this sauce for chicken, ribs, steak, just about anything!
More Pork Recipes
Pork is such a delicious option for supper and is really versatile. Try some of our favorite pork recipes:
Smoked Baby Back Pork RibsItalian Pork Stuffed TenderloinInstant Pot Pork Chops and GravyBBQ Pulled Pork NachosNectarine Pork Shish KabobsGrilled Pork Chops with Spiced Pears
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