Barbecued Pork Tenderloins Recipe

Fire up the grill for these juicy, flavorful Tex-Mex Barbecued Pork Tenderloins! Inspired by a classic Good Food Magazine recipe (August 1986), this recipe delivers tender, smoky pork with a zesty citrus-honey glaze. Perfect for a weekend BBQ or weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 400.7 kcal
Protein 109g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Pork Tenderloins

  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • Vegetable Oil (not specified in recipe; olive oil used for brushing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Olive oil (as needed for brushing grill grates)

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How to Make Barbecued Pork Tenderloins

  1. In a shallow, non-corrosive dish, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, rosemary, and black pepper.
  2. Add the pork tenderloins to the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning the tenderloins once or twice during marinating.
  4. Prepare your grill for grilling (charcoal or gas). If using charcoal, ensure the coals are very hot and covered with gray ash. If using gas, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  6. Place the pork tenderloins on the preheated grill.
  7. Sprinkle the tenderloins lightly with salt.
  8. Grill for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the pork is browned and crusty on the outside but still juicy inside. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  9. Remove the tenderloins from the grill and let them rest on a serving platter for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice the pork tenderloins diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

23g

Carbs

4g

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