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Brown cutting board holds a grilled, sliced pork tenderloin with a serving fork sticking into it.

Butterflied Pork Tenderloin, Grilled

Jani H. Leuschel
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Entrees, Mains
Servings 4
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground

Instructions
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  • Wash hands thoroughly, lathering with soap and rinsing under running water before beginning prep.
  • Place pork tender on a cutting board and slice halfway through the middle, lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  • Open the pork tender like a book. The cut through the center is the spine.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper over the open tenderloin. Pound gently with a meat mallet or use your hands to flatten.
  • Remove the plastic or paper and season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Or use a dry rub, such my Paprika Pork Dry Rub.
    Note: If you have brined your tenderloin, do not apply any salt.
  • Let the seasoned tenderloin sit at room temperature while the grill heats up. Apply oil or non-stick spray to grates.
    Note: Be sure that you turn off the grill after heating before oiling or spraying.
  • Place tender on the grill over medium-high heat. After seven to eight minutes, flip the tender and turn the grill down. Cook for another six minutes.
    Meat is done when the internal temperature is 145 F. It will be slightly pink in the center.
  • Let meat rest on a cutting board covered with foil for three to five minutes before slicing across the grain.
  • Serve with mustard, chutney, and/or delicious meat juices.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Butterflied Pork Tenderloin, Grilled
Amount per Serving
Calories
139
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
350
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
458
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.02
g
0
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
4
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
9
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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