Name: Brown Sugar and Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 1 h 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 (Make 1.5 lbs)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 1-1.5 pound pork tenderloin

Brown Sugar and Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Brown Sugar and Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin has a nice sweet-to-savory ratio. Fire up the grill for your new go-to summertime barbecue meat.

Prep1 hr 35 min

Cook25 min

Total2 hr

Serves6 (Make 1.5 lbs)

Published 22 Jun 2019

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Brown Sugar and Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloinis robust and smoky with a nice sweet-to-savory ratio. Fire up the grill because this is your new go-to summertime barbecue meat.

Grilling is glorious in just so many ways. Grilling adds this whole new dimension to food, meats specifically… No matter if you use a gas or charcoal grill, or even light up a bonfire while camping or picnicking, the smoky, high-heat nature of grilling meat outside gives such a great texture and flavor to food.

My favorite thing about it? It requires almost *no* cleanup. ThisBrown sugar and garlic grilled pork tenderloinis divine, and rivals some other summer grilling favs likeBeef Short Ribs, andGrilled Chicken Kabobs. You could also pair it withEasy Grilled Asparagusor any other grilled veggies you can throw on the grill with it!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

Little to NO cleanup
Takes some time but is really easy to prep
Feeds a whole family
Is moist and delicious!

Ingredients:

Pork tenderloin
Brown Sugar
Soy Sauce
White vinegar
Garlic
Dijon Mustard

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin?

Pork loin and pork tenderloin come from different parts of the animal. It’s really important for this recipe that you get the tenderloin, because it’s cooked very differently. The normal pork loin is usually at least two times larger than the tenderloin, and wide enough to cut almost steak-size pieces of it. The tenderloin is smaller, and you can cut around 2 inch or so medallions of meat.

What temperature do you cook tenderloin to?

You can tell pork tenderloin is done when your instants read thermometer reads 140 degrees F. When grilled over medium to high heat on the grill it should take about 25 minutes to cook.

How do you keep pork tenderloin from drying out?

Tenderloin is a very lean meat, and it can easily dry out if overcooked. Keep an eye on the internal temperature as you cook it, especially if it’s a smaller piece of meat. The liquid marinade will help to lock in some of that moisture too!

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Brown Sugar and Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Brown Sugar and Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin is robust and smoky with a nice sweet-to-savory ratio. Fire up the grill because this is your new go-to summertime barbecue meat.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and mustard.

Place the pork tenderloin in a large sealable bag, and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Remove as much air from the bag, and zip shut.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.

Thirty minutes before you plan to cook the meat, remove the baggie from the fridge, and let the meat rest at room temperature.

Preheat your grill over high heat. Clean and oil the grates.

Reduce the heat to medium to medium-high, and place your pork tenderloin in the center. The loin has three sides -- grill each side 5 minutes at a time, continuing to turn to a new side after each 5 minutes.

Cook until the pork until it reaches 140 degrees F. on an instant read thermometer, about 25 minutes on the grill.

Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing, and serve right away.

Notes

A pork loin and a pork tenderloin are two different cuts of meat. A loin will be much larger, around 4 pounds. A tenderloin will be around 1.5 pounds, give or take a half pound. Don't mix up the two for this recipe. Honor the fact that a pork tenderloin has three sides, and turn it so that it's on one of said sides each time you rotate it. This'll give the best texture and cook it evenly.

Nutrition

Calories226

Carbohydrates10

Cholesterol98

Fat5

Fiber0.2

Protein32

Saturated fat2

Sodium649

Sugar9