Honey Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Honey Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin! This recipe features a subtly sweet and subtly spicy glaze that's perfect for tenderloins or chops. Grilled to perfection, this recipe is incredibly flavorful and surprisingly easy to make. Even better? It's adaptable – you can grill or broil for perfect results, and it's delicious even without the dry mustard! Prepare to impress your family and friends with this juicy, tender, and incredibly flavorful pork dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 250.6 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.3 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Honey Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

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How to Make Honey Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Catalina dressing, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Brush 2 tablespoons of the remaining Catalina dressing over the pork tenderloin.
  4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire pork tenderloin.
  5. Let the pork stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.
  6. Place the pork tenderloin on the preheated grill.
  7. Cover the grill and cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of Catalina dressing and 2 tablespoons of honey.
  9. Brush the honey mixture generously over the pork tenderloin.
  10. Continue grilling for 5-10 minutes, turning and brushing with the honey mixture every 2-3 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  11. Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest, covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

15g

Carbs

2g

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