Here's what you need to make the perfect pork tenderloin in just 30 minutes. You can trim and rub the pork up to 24 hours in advance, and then take it out of the fridge half an hour before you grill it.
Ingredients to Gather
1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions to Follow
Trim the pork tenderloin. Using a thin, sharp knife, remove any connective tissue (silver skin) and fat from the surface of the tenderloin.
Make the rub. Combine the sugar, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Rub the tenderloin. Pat the spice rub onto the surface of the tenderloin and set aside while you prepare the grill. You can tightly wrap the tenderloin in plastic wrap and refrigerate the rubbed pork for 1 hour or overnight.
Prepare the grill for zone cooking. For a gas grill, light one side to high or medium-high heat and leave the other side unlit. For a charcoal grill, light a chimney of coals, pile the coals on one side of the grill, and leave the other side empty.
Grill the tenderloin for 12 to 15 minutes. Place the tenderloin over direct heat. Cover and cook, flipping the tenderloin only once, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F to 145°F, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Move to indirect heat if the tenderloin starts to char too much, and continue to cook until it reaches the correct internal temperature, about 18 minutes total cook time.
Wrap and rest the tenderloin. Remove the tenderloin from the grill to a clean cutting board and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Rest for 10 minutes; the meat will finish cooking from the residual heat and the juices will redistribute for optimal flavor.
Slice and serve. Slice crosswise into thin pieces before serving.
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Article Source: The Kitchn
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