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Seasoned with a homemade jerk seasoning blend and served with a fresh pineapple salsa, this Tropical Grilled Pork Tenderloin is incredibly easy to make and insanely delicious!
Looking for more delicious, tropical inspired entrees? You will love my recipes for Chicken Pineapple Kabobs and Baked Coconut Shrimp.
If you are looking for an easy recipe for pork tenderloin, you will LOVE this simple, yet flavorful recipe for Grilled Pork Tenderloin.
Made with a flavorful rub and grilled to the perfect temperature, this grilled pork tenderloin is not only easy to make, it is simply delicious. Top the pork tenderloin with fresh pineapple mango salsa and serve with a side of pineapple rice and you have a masterpiece, all ready in under 30 minutes!
The Secrets to Perfect Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Just like chicken breast, pork tenderloin is lean meat that is rather bland and has the reputation of drying out quickly. This recipe for grilled pork tenderloin ensures your pork tenderloin is ANYTHING but dry or bland.
- Seasoning is your friend. Because pork tenderloin is fairly bland in flavor, it takes on flavoring really well and demands to be heavily seasoned for the best flavor.
- Cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. According to the USDA, pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Use a digital meat thermometer to This keeps the pork from drying out.
More Pork Tenderloin Recipes
- Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage
- Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Next time you are craving a trip to the islands, take yourself there with this culinary adventure and make Grilled Pork Tenderloin--no passport required.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin, (1 to 1.5 pounds in size)
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
Pineapple Salsa
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
- 1 medium lime
Instructions
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- To remove the silver skin from the pork tenderloin slip a knife blade just under the silver skin making a "tab" to hold on to. Hold on to that tab with one hand and then run the blade of the knife under the membrane, keeping it angled away from the meat, to remove just the silver skin, not the meat itself. Discard the membrane.
- Pat the trimmed pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel and then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning. Rub the spice mixture into the pork tenderloin, so that it is evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned pork on the grill and cover. Grill for 8-10 minutes, flip the pork tenderloin and then continue to grill for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature is between 142-145℉ (62-63℃).
- Once the pork reaches the desired temperature, remove from grill and tent with foil for 10 minutes. After the pork rests, slice and serve with the salsa.
Pineapple Salsa
- While the pork is cooking combine 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (diced), 1 small red pepper (diced), 1 small red onion (minced), ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ cup minced cilantro, and the juice of 1 medium lime in medium bowl. Cover and chill while pork cooks.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Most delicious pork tenderloin EVER. The jerk rub made the tenderloin spicy and tasty. First time I grilled it and took it off at about 135. YUMMY
Thanks for sharing Monty that you enjoyed this pork tenderloin! I love hearing that.
We loved the combination of pineapple salsa and pork! Thanks for a great recipe.
So easy to make and the salsa was a great addition!