How to Grill Pork Tenderloin

If you don't know how to grill pork tenderloin, you're in luck. You've just found one of the best pork tenderloin recipes on Earth - right on this very page! The savory taste makes beginners seem like experienced at-home chefs. Here's how to grill pork tenderloin:

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• fresh pepper
• cinnamon & sage
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/2 gallon water
• 1 cup kosher salt
• 1 cup apple cider
• airtight container
• 3 tbsp. brown sugar
• 3-5lb. pork tenderloin

1. Mix 1/2 gallon water, 1 cup kosher salt, and 1/4 cup sugar in an airtight container. This will be your brine. You can use a tightly sealed Ziploc bag as your container.

2. Generously poke a 3-5lb. pork tenderloin with a fork, and immerse it completely in the solution. Refrigerate for 12-48 hours.

3. Wash the pork to remove surface salt, and pat it dry with paper towels. Brush oil on the top. Sprinkle seasonings over the meat.

4. Grill the pork tenderloin to at least 140 degrees (rare), basting with 1 cup apple cider and 3 tbsp. brown sugar, combined. Wrap in aluminum foil for 10 minutes and serve. That's how to grill pork tenderloin!

Tips & Warnings

• Always weigh down meat that floats in brine.

Resources

• Hungry Girl: Recipes and Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating
• The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Delicious Recipes
• Betty Crocker Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today

[grammastacie]

on 2/10/2009 my husband loves pork tenderloin, I'll be trying this recipe out soon! 5*

[bar10dr98]

on 2/9/2009 This will be dinner tonight! This grilled pork tenderloin recipe sounds awesome!

[2besure]

on 2/7/2009 I will try this. I am always looking for a new way to prepare and old favorite.

[Mitestarossa]

on 2/5/2009 Pork is so tasty!

[AdirondackTrina]

on 2/4/2009 Wow, this sounds yummy! Thanks for the tips for the grill-challenged like me! 5*