Southwestern Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine and mix well all seasonings and vegetable oil. Rub mixture over all surfaces of tenderloin. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Grill over medium-hot coals, turning occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thermometer inserted reads 155 degrees F to 160 degrees F. Pork is done when there is still a hint of pink in the center. Slice to serve. cook's notes I sliced the tenderloins in half lengthwise before seasoning and grilled them on the George Foreman grill.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder.
• Place tenderloins or chops on a large platter. Rub the dry mixture over the pork, cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
• Grill the pork over medium coals or this can also be broiled. Turn occasionally. Tenderloins will take approximately 25-30 minutes and pork chops will be done in approximately 10-15 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 155-160 degrees and there should also be a hint of pink in the center.

SOUTHWEST PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Rub tenderloins with oil; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Roast 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove tenderloins from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Squeeze lime wedges over pork.

SOUTHWESTERN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Place pork in a medium bowl. Add cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix to combine.
• Mix water and tomato paste in a small bowl; pour over pork and mix well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork in skillet and brown on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper and jalapeno pepper. Cover and cook until peppers are crisp tender and pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, green onions, and cilantro; cover and cook until heated through, abut 1 minute.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• To make the rub, combine all the ingredients except the pork and oil in a small bowl. Place the pork in a zip-close plastic bag and add the rub. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the meat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
• Meanwhile, spray the grill rack with nonstick spray; preheat the grill to high or prepare a hot fire.
• Place the pork on the grill rack. Grill, turning, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 160°F for medium, 18 - 22 minutes. Transfer the pork to a platter and cover loosely with foil; let stand about 10 minutes. Cut into 12 slices. Yields about 3 slices per serving.

SAC VALLEY GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Remove the pork tenderloin from the refrigerator, and allow to come to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Rub the pork with the olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, rosemary, and sage; rub the herbs into the pork.
• Cook on the preheated grill until the tenderloin is crisp on all sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, turning occasionally, until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). While the pork is cooking, bring the blackberries and wine to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering until the berries have burst and the sauce has reduced slightly, 10 to 20 minutes. Let the meat rest 10 minutes before slicing; serve with the blackberry sauce.