Grilling Pork Tenderloin is one of the easiest ways to prepare juicy, flavorful pork tenderloin! 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.
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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
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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.
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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.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1.5 pounds in size)
- 2 tablespoons homemade jerk rub
Pineapple Salsa
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 small red pepper diced
- 1 red onion minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup minced cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine the ingredients for the homemade jerk rub in a small bowl.
- Remove pork tenderloin from packages and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Rub the pork evenly with the spice mixture patting the rub to adhere to the pork.
- Place the seasoned pork on the grill and cover.
- After 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 140-145 degrees.
- 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 the pineapple with onion, cilantro peppers, onions, cilantro, salt, and lime juice.
Monty
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
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks for sharing Monty that you enjoyed this pork tenderloin! I love hearing that.
Taryn
We loved the combination of pineapple salsa and pork! Thanks for a great recipe.
Ashley
So easy to make and the salsa was a great addition!