How to grill the best pork tenderloin

Grill the Best Pork Tenderloin

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The best pork tenderloin I've ever had was served recently by my son-in-law. This is a rough adaptation of his recipe.

It's important to buy this directly from a butcher, or in a brine-free state. Most pre-packed tenderloins are loaded with a salt brine. I found this at Kroger.

It's important to buy this directly from a butcher, or in a brine-free state. Most pre-packed tenderloins are loaded with a salt brine. I found this at Kroger.

Dukka is a traditional Egyptian blend of spices used on chicken. I find it's perfect for pork, though. It consists of sesame seed, kosher salt, cumin, black pepper and smoked paprika.

Rub in a little olive oil

Rub in a little olive oil

Then coat generously with the rub

Then coat generously with the rub

Cover with plastic and let the meat sit on the counter for 30 to 60 minutes to absorb the spices

Cover with plastic and let the meat sit on the counter for 30 to 60 minutes to absorb the spices

Clean the grill (I need to do a little better than this)

Clean the grill (I need to do a little better than this)

Shovel the patio

Shovel the patio

Preheat the grill to approximately 350 degrees F.

Preheat the grill to approximately 350 degrees F.

If cooking on a gas grill with three burners, turn the middle burner off.

If cooking on a gas grill with three burners, turn the middle burner off.

Insert the probe from a good meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the meat

Insert the probe from a good meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the meat

Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F.  Here, the thermometer is just warming up, and still reads 48 degrees. Don't over-cook.

Cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Here, the thermometer is just warming up, and still reads 48 degrees. Don't over-cook.

When it's done, it should look something like this.

When it's done, it should look something like this.

All that's left is to slice and enjoy!

All that's left is to slice and enjoy!

  • 2.0 Brine-free pork tenderloins (hard to find)
  • 2.0Tbsp Dukka Egyptian spice blend
  • 1.0Tbsp Olive oil