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Grilled Cajun Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Cajun Pork Tenderloin
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Grilled Cajun Pork Tenderloin
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time90 Minutes
Calories267
Ingredients
2 1/2 tbs Olive Oil, divided
1 1/2 tbs Cajun Spice Rub Seasoning
2 1/2 tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
1 1/4 tsp Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves, plus additional sprigs for garnish (optional)
1 Chairman's Reserve Pork Tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 Head Garlic
Lemon Zest for garnish (optional)
Directions

1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over low heat. In small bowl, whisk 1½ tablespoons oil, seasoning, lemon juice and thyme. Brush pork with oil mixture; let stand 1 hour at room temperature. .

 

2. With serrated knife, slice about ¼ inch off top of garlic head to expose top of cloves. Place garlic cut side up on sheet of foil; drizzle exposed cloves with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap foil tightly around garlic; place on hot grill rack. Cook, covered, 1 hour; carefully open foil packet and cook 10 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, gently squeeze out garlic cloves.

 

3. Increase grill heat to medium; preheat 15 minutes. Place pork on hot grill rack; cook, covered, 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°, turning pork ¼ turn every 5 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board; loosely cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise 5° to 10° upon standing.) .

 

4. Slice pork and serve with garlic garnished with lemon zest and thyme sprigs, if desired. .

 

Dietitian Tip: Keeping the house cool? No problem! Serve the pork on top of a salad of local veggies like tomatoes and lettuce, and even add some seasonal fruit like peaches for some sweet with your savory.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 12 g Fat
  • 2 g Saturated fat
  • 105 mg Cholesterol
  • 288 mg Sodium
  • 3 g Carbohydrates
  • 0 g Fiber
  • 34 g Protein
10 minutes
Prep Time
90 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
267
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
2 1/2 tbs Olive Oil, divided
Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 34 fl oz
Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 34 fl oz, 34 Fluid ounce
$28.19$0.83/fl oz
1 1/2 tbs Cajun Spice Rub Seasoning
Rib Rack Spice Rub Cajun Seasoning, 5.5 oz
Rib Rack Spice Rub Cajun Seasoning, 5.5 oz, 5.5 Ounce
$7.49$1.36/oz
2 1/2 tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
Sicilia Original Lemon Juice, 4 fl oz
Sicilia Original Lemon Juice, 4 fl oz, 4 Fluid ounce
$1.49$0.37/fl oz
1 1/4 tsp Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves, plus additional sprigs for garnish (optional)
Wholesome Pantry Organic Herbs Thyme, 0.66 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Herbs Thyme, 0.66 oz, 0.66 Ounce
$1.99$3.02/oz
1 Chairman's Reserve Pork Tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Center Cut Roast, 2.8 pound
Fresh Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Center Cut Roast, 2.8 pound, 2.8 Pound
$13.97 avg/ea$4.99/lb
1 Head Garlic
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
Lemon Zest for garnish (optional)
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each, 1 Each
$0.69

Nutritional Information

  • 12 g Fat
  • 2 g Saturated fat
  • 105 mg Cholesterol
  • 288 mg Sodium
  • 3 g Carbohydrates
  • 0 g Fiber
  • 34 g Protein

Directions

1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over low heat. In small bowl, whisk 1½ tablespoons oil, seasoning, lemon juice and thyme. Brush pork with oil mixture; let stand 1 hour at room temperature. .

 

2. With serrated knife, slice about ¼ inch off top of garlic head to expose top of cloves. Place garlic cut side up on sheet of foil; drizzle exposed cloves with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap foil tightly around garlic; place on hot grill rack. Cook, covered, 1 hour; carefully open foil packet and cook 10 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, gently squeeze out garlic cloves.

 

3. Increase grill heat to medium; preheat 15 minutes. Place pork on hot grill rack; cook, covered, 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°, turning pork ¼ turn every 5 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board; loosely cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise 5° to 10° upon standing.) .

 

4. Slice pork and serve with garlic garnished with lemon zest and thyme sprigs, if desired. .

 

Dietitian Tip: Keeping the house cool? No problem! Serve the pork on top of a salad of local veggies like tomatoes and lettuce, and even add some seasonal fruit like peaches for some sweet with your savory.