Lately I’ve been cooking a lot of pork tenderloin. It’s fairly cheap, cooks up quick and easy, and is so tender, juicy and delicious. It also comes in a pack with two tenderloins, so I can usually make two meals from it.
The Salt Lake Tribune recently printed Cathie Mooers’ Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Grilled Strawberry Salsa recipe. I wasn’t brave enough to make the grilled salsa (my husband complains about grilled pineapple), but the spicy tenderloin recipe sounded quick and delicious, and it was!
Because of the rub, the tenderloins browned darker than I normally like, but it did not have a burnt flavor, just a wonderful spicy smokey flavor. We ate one tenderloin and I diced the other tenderloin and will use it tonight to make Lynda’s Southwestern (Chicken) Pork and Rice Skillet Dinner. She posted the recipe last week and it looks like a great 30 minute meal!
Here’s my slightly modified version of the tenderloin recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins
- 3 T. olive oil
- 1 T. ground chili powder
- 2 t. salt
- 1 t. ground black pepper
- 1 t. dried crushed oregano leaves
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1 T lime juice
Directions
- Heat grill to high. Rub pork tenderloins with oil. Combine dried spices in a bowl and then sprinkle evenly on tenderloins. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Place tenderloin on the hottest part of the grill. Cook turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to low and cover with grill lid. Continued to cook pork covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees, turning occasionally.
Notes
Update: This is a really versatile recipe, you can change up the spices. I like to use lemon pepper and lots of fresh ground pepper. You can also brown it on the stove and then bake it in the oven until it reaches 145 - 160 degrees if you want it well done.
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I have never grilled pork tenderloin! I guess I better get with it!
Nice job! Looks like it's cooked to perfection!
I think that tenderloin looks terrific. Love the color. Looks like it has a ton of flavor.
I haven't eaten grilled meat in ages , you made me have a craving just seeing how lovely yours is !
This looks awesome, I just bought some tenderloin, it is one of my favorites. I am printing it out now
I need a BBQ, that looks too delicious!
That looks great! Mu Hubby would love that too!
Pitty we don't have a BBQ 
I love tenderloin also – it just seemed so "plain", and I didn't know what to do with it – so this will be awesome!
If only Ben would eat pork!
I love griled tendeloin. I have one ready to post about soon. Ill have to try yours next! Sounds fabulous!
I dont eat pork but looks drool worthy..My hubby might like it..
I bet my hubby would love this – turned out great!
Your recipe sounds heavenly. I'll have to try it. I think the grilled strawberry salsa sounds good but I know how husbands are about foods a little different.
Yum Yum! That looks incredibly moist and tasty.
Yummm… I love pork! This spicy pork sounds amazing! The pic made my mouth have water!
The dark color makes it all the more mouth-watering! They look really good!
Isn't "smoke" such a great flavour with pork if you know what I mean! I love char grilled pork. Hehe I might have hesitated at the strawberry salsa too!
I love pork tenderloin grilled. It's the way I cook it most of the time. Darn, I wish it wasn't red meat, or I'd be eating more of it. Your rub sounds good, I'll have to try it.
This is just lovely, our family would love this!
The rub sounds delish!! I'm going to be trying this!
Barbara,
Believe it or not I've only made the pre-marinated pork tenderloins before. But we love to grill and this rub sounds great. I think I need to pick up some pork tenderloin soon.
I just stocked up on meat at Costco, including a package of pork tenderloin! I can't wait to try this rub!
Pork tenderloin on the grill is one of my favorites. Yours look perfect to me.
Love the rub & how good it looks. Perfecto!!
A delicious recipe, I love all you are…
A kiss
It looks delicious Barbara! I have a recipe for a rub for pork tenderloin in my recipe binder. I don't even remember where I got it, but I know it was about 14 years ago. I just came across it the other day and thought about making it.
Wonderful and so tasty!
Cheers,
Rosa
I've never had grilled pork tenderloin but it's so good roasted that I can just imagine how much better it is on the grill!
Yummm. This looks so good. I almost always cook my pork tenderloins on the grill. The leftovers make great sandwiches. I like your seasonings.
I just made pork tenderloin yesterday and it was really good! The flavors of this one sound great. I'll have to make this one next. My husband would love the spicy!
That pork tenderloin looks great, and the recipe sounds delicious!
Oh, my husband would love it if I made this for dinner.
Yum! I don't have a bbq, but I'm sure baking it would be amazing too!
This looks delicious. I have a great tender loin, but it's getting over used, I'm trying yours out tonight. Thanks for this new idea.