Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Brown Sugar Rub
Seasoned with a sweet and balanced homemade rub, this festive Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Brown Sugar Rub can’t be beat! You’ll adore how lean and juicy this savory classic can be.
Servings : 4
Ingredients
FOR THE PORK:
- 1 pork tenderloin, (about 1.5 pounds), trimmed
FOR THE DRY RUB SEASONING
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- Barbecue sauce, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat and silverskin; then pat it dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the seasoning.
- Rub the seasoning all over the pork tenderloin. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil.
- Place pork tenderloin on the grill.
- Close the grill and cook for 16 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
- Using an instant read meat thermometer, check for doneness; pork is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 145˚F. Keep in mind that grilling time may vary depending on the size of the pork and on the grill.
- Remove pork from the grill and transfer to a cutting board; let stand about 6 to 8 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve with barbecue sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 212 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 111 mg | Sodium: 381 mg | Potassium: 689 mg | Fiber: 0.3 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 193 IU | Vitamin C: 0.3 mg | Calcium: 17 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 2 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.