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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

Grilled Pork Tenderloin is an easy flavorful dinner. Marinated in a honey mustard sauce and then grilled to perfection. An easy family dinner!  

Let me start by saying that my entire family LOVED this Grilled Pork Tenderloin recipe. Like loved. 

My picky 7 year old asked for seconds. My less picky 5 year old had FOURTHS. Like I said, this is a goodie, friends.

Drizzling honey mustard sauce over pork tenderloin.

Pork Tenderloin is not one of the cuts that I usually use in the kitchen. Recently my grocery store had them on BOGO so I thought, why not? Now they are seriously my favorite cut. So incredibly tender. So quick and easy to cook. And super versatile.

What is the difference between Pork Loin and Pork Tenderloin?

When it comes to pork, there are so many cuts in the meat section that it can be a bit overwhelming.

Pork tenderloin and pork loin are cut from different parts of the animal. Pork tenderloin is long and thin, pork loin is wider. The tenderloin is a very lean cut of meat and can overcook easily.

When it comes to cooking, pork tenderloin cooks fast, pork loin is better when it has a chance to slow cook. Because of these cooking differences, they aren’t really interchangeable in recipes so make sure you grab the right one for the recipe you’re using!

Grilled Pork Tenderloin is an easy flavorful dinner. Marinated in a honey mustard sauce and then grilled to perfection. An easy family dinner!  

Tips for cooking and preparing pork tenderloin:

Tip #1: Always make sure the tough silver skin is trimmed before cooking. Simply run a paring knife gently under the silver skin and carefully cut it away. Here’s a good article on trimming pork tenderloin to help if you’re unsure. If buying from the butcher counter, you can also ask the butcher to do it for you.

Tip #2: Marinate the pork tenderloin for at least a couple of hours to really allow the flavors to meld.

Marinating pork tenderloin

Tip #3: Don’t over cook! I’m not sure if you’ve heard but, aside from ground pork, you no longer have to cook pork to a temperature of 160 degrees. Instead, cooking pork to 145 degrees is considered safe to eat. This means the meat will have a blush of pink to it. A meat thermometer will ensure that you’ve reached the correct temperature.

Pork tenderloin on grill.

Tip #4: Let it rest! Just like a good steak, grilled pork needs to rest before being sliced. 5 – 10 minutes is good. This gives the juices a chance to redistribute. Cutting into the meat before that will result in dry meat.

The Best Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinade:

You guys, the marinade for this grilled pork tenderloin is out of this world. It’s a blend of olive oil, dijon mustard, stone ground mustard, garlic, apple cider vinegar and honey. It’s sweet, tangy and pairs perfectly with the pork.

I recommend using 3/4 of the marinade for marinating the pork while reserving the remaining 1/4 for drizzling over the finished pork.

SO GOOD.

Other Easy Main Dishes:

Alabama BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Kielbasa and Tater Tot Casserole

Baked Caesar Chicken

Grilled Pork Tenderloin is an easy flavorful dinner. Marinated in a honey mustard sauce and then grilled to perfection. An easy family dinner!  #pork #porktenderloin #easydinner #weeknightdinner #grilling

Other Grilled Favorites:

 Grilled Pork Chops

Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Easy grilled pork tenderloin with honey mustard sauce.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

Grilled Pork Tenderloin is an easy flavorful dinner. Marinated in a honey mustard sauce and then grilled to perfection. An easy family dinner!  
4.5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 2 hrs 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 396 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin trimmed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup stone ground mustard
  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Place pork in a shallow dish (or resealable plastic bag)
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients until emulsified.
  • Reserve 1/4 of the marinade to serve with cooked pork.
  • Pour remaining marinade over the pork. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium.
  • Cook pork 8 - 10 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted reaches 145 degrees.
  • Remove pork from grill and allow to rest 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Slice, drizzle with reserved marinade and serve.

Notes

Nutrition facts not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 7.3gProtein: 40gFat: 22.8gSaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 802mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 6g
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  • Reply
    Lynn
    July 11, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! My family really enjoyed it.

    • Reply
      Deseree
      July 12, 2023 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you! So happy to hear that!

  • Reply
    Matt
    August 28, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    1 star
    Dont do it! This is NOT the sauce. I was hoping this would be good, its not, imagine pouring McDonalds honey mustard sauce on your delicious grilled pork loin. Ya! The sauce is mediocre at best.

    • Reply
      Deseree
      August 28, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      Sorry you didn’t enjoy it, Matt. Thanks for the feedback.

  • Reply
    PJK
    December 21, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! The drizzle with the marinade is the perfect addition.

    • Reply
      Deseree
      December 22, 2021 at 8:47 am

      Yay!! So happy you enjoyed it!

  • Reply
    Sandra
    March 15, 2020 at 7:29 am

    5 stars
    I have made this before and it is DELICIOUS! I don’t have a grill right now. I’m going to bake it in the oven. Any suggestions? 350 for how long?

    • Reply
      Deseree
      March 15, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it! I would say 50 – 60 minutes or until it reaches an internal temp of 145. Don’t forget to let it rest a few minutes before slicing :)

  • Reply
    Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
    August 6, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    This needs to happen at my house very soon!!

  • Reply
    Catalina
    August 6, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    This mustard sauce looks amazingly good! A must try recipe!

  • Reply
    Kimberly
    August 6, 2019 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    This is making me hungry! And that mustard sauce sounds soooo good!

  • Reply
    Sara Welch
    August 5, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    I know what I will be having for dinner tomorrow! This is a restaurant worthy recipe, indeed! Delicious!

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