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Pork tenderloin sliced and on a plate with salad.
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled pork tenderloin, Grilling Pork Tenderloin
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Polly Conner

Equipment

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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Notes

  • 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 438mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.04g