My New Favorite Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Consider this your friendly nudge to make grilled pork tenderloin more often. 😉

I’m convinced pork tenderloin is one of those cuts that totally doesn’t get the love it deserves. It’s lean, quick-cooking, and a more affordable option for feeding a crowd. Plus when it’s grilled well, it’s SO tender and juicy and gets all of those deliciously charred, caramelized edges. Yum.

I’ve been working on some new marinade recipes this summer and was genuinely blown away by how much flavor this one adds to every bite. It’s a simple mix of olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon, honey, citrus, garlic and smoked paprika, but it somehow hits all of the right notes — savory, tangy, garlicky, lightly smoky, and just a little sweet. Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, maybe a squeeze of lemon or lime if you’re feeling it, pile everything onto a platter, and you’ve got a dinner that works just as well for a casual Tuesday as it does for having friends over on the patio.

Let’s grill some pork!!

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