Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin sometimes gets a bad reputation for being dry, but this cooking technique is easy, reliable, and delicious. Buy up a few pork tenderloins when they’re on sale and stash them in the freezer. Easy meals are just around the corner.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin

• 2 tablespoons Paprika-Ancho Rub

• 2 tablespoons white sugar

• Vegetable oil

• Barbecue sauce (optional)

• Probe thermometer

Instructions

Prepare the grill for direct heat (aiming for a grate temp around 400°F to 425°F). Combine the rub and sugar in a small bowl and mix until combined.

While the grill heats up, remove the silver skin from the pork tenderloin. Rub the pork tenderloin with a bit of vegetable oil. Sprinkle all sides of the tenderloin with the rub mixture. Set aside until the grill is ready.

Place the tenderloin onto the grill and cook for a total of about 20 minutes. Rotate the tenderloin by 90° every 5 minutes. During the last 5 minutes insert the probe thermometer into the end of the tenderloin. Cook until the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F.

Remove the cooked tenderloin to a clean baking sheet, using clean tongs. Cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. When ready to serve, cut into slices (about 1/4” to 1/2” thick). Serve with your favorite barbecue on the side, if desired.