What is the difference between a pork loin and a pork tenderloin?

Pork tenderloin is a long, narrow, boneless cut of meat. Pork loin is wider and flatter and can be purchased boneless or bone-in. They are two different cuts of meat that cannot be used interchangeably because they won’t cook at the same rate.

Are there other ways to cook pork tenderloin?

You bet! We've written recipes for other cooking methods. Oven Instructions: Use our popular Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe. Air Fryer Instructions: Use our popular Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin recipe.

How do you cook pork tenderloin without drying it out?

It’s important to not overcook pork, like most of us have done over the years. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a dry, tough dinner. Yuck! Several years ago, the USDA lowered their safe cooking temperature recommendation for pork, which means we don’t have to overcook it anymore! Pork tenderloin is done at 145°F, so be sure to use an internal meat thermometer to get it just right.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe (+ Pro Tips & Tricks)

Name: Grilled Pork Tenderloin (7-6-5 Method)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1¼ pounds pork tenderloin

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin (7-6-5 Method)

A GREAT tip on how to grill pork tenderloin. You’ll never go back to baking it after you try the 7-6-5 method. This seasoning method produces a super flavorful tenderloin, too.

Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin

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Instructions

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Preheat the grill to 450°F degrees.
Combine the garlic powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground thyme, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning on all sides of the pork tenderloin (just until it’s covered; you won’t use all the seasoning), pressing so the seasoning adheres. Tip: Place remaining seasoning in an air-tight container to use on chicken or pork in the future.
Place your seasoned tenderloin on the grill and let it sizzle with the lid shut for 7 minutes.
Flip and shut the lid. Then, let it cook for 5-6 more minutes.
Now turn the heat off, and leave the lid closed for 4-5 minutes. Tip: According to the USDA, the pork tenderloin needs to reach 145 degrees internally to be safe to eat. So we recommend using a meat thermometer inserted at the thickest part at this point to check that it’s 140-145°F, as it will carry-over cook while resting.
Remove tenderloin from heat and let rest for 7-8 minutes before slicing.

Freeze For Later: Follow step 2. Seal the seasoned pork in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Squeeze out any excess air, seal, and freeze.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw completely (use one of these safe thawing methods). Grill according to recipe directions.

Notes/Tips

Sodium Note: Some pork tenderloin is injected with additives, including sodium. Always read the ingredients and look for one without any additives. If yours does have sodium in it, I would significantly reduce the salt in this recipe.
You want want to try our Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin or Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin methods instead.
We get our meat from ButcherBox*. The pork is heritage-raised with no hormones or antibiotics and is absolutely delicious! We highly recommend this service to source DELICIOUS and HEALTHY meat–like grass-fed beef, organic chicken, wild salmon, and uncured bacon–and have used it for years ourselves.

Cuisine: American Method: Grilling

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