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Barbecued Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this incredible Barbecued Pork Tenderloin recipe! Inspired by the smoky flavors of Kansas City ribs, this recipe delivers juicy, tender pork with a rich, mouthwatering barbecue glaze. The perfect blend of marinade, dry rub, and BBQ sauce creates an unforgettable taste experience. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this show-stopping dish! (Adapted from Cooking Light, May 2003)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 194.4 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Pork Tenderloin

  • Brewed Coffee
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Spicy Brown Mustard
  • Dark Molasses
  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 lbs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coffee
  • 2 tablespoons and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • Sea Salt
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • cooking spray, as needed

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How to Make Barbecued Pork Tenderloin

  1. In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Add the pork tenderloin to the bag.
  3. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours, turning occasionally.
  4. Remove pork from bag; discard marinade.
  5. Prepare grill for medium-high heat (one side medium, one side high).
  6. In a small bowl, combine ground coffee, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  7. Rub the dry rub mixture all over the pork tenderloin.
  8. Let the pork stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup BBQ sauce and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture.
  10. Lightly spray the grill rack with cooking spray.
  11. Place pork on the hot side of the grill. Grill for 3 minutes, turning to sear all sides.
  12. Move pork to the medium-heat side of the grill.
  13. Grill for 15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with 3 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce mixture.
  14. Continue grilling for 5 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160°F, turning occasionally and basting.
  15. Remove pork from grill and place on a platter.
  16. Brush the reserved 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce mixture over the pork.
  17. Cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

7g

Carbs

3g

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