on Apr 05, 2013, Updated Sep 07, 2023 72 Comments Pork tenderloin makes one of our favorite go-to meal ideas, especially on busy weeknights or even on slower weekends. I love finding new ways to prepare it that my whole family enjoys and I am really excited about sharing this recipe for my BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe. So simple to prepare, this pork tenderloin recipe is definitely one we make time and time again and one that disappears quickly. The secret is really in the pork tenderloin marinade that I use.
How to Make BBQ Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information. For this recipe, you’ll need pork tenderloin, BBQ sauce, grape jelly, Sriracha sauce, Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos), garlic, and black pepper. The base of the marinade is your favorite BBQ sauce. I use my homemade sweet and tangy bbq sauce. To the BBQ sauce, I add a few more ingredients that are a little unconventional, but they make the most amazing marinade!
Step-by-Step Instructions
The marinade recipe works great as a sauce as well as a marinade, so I always reserve half of it to use as a sauce to serve with the pork tenderloin once it has cooked. Make the marinade. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade until well combined. Marinate the pork tenderloins. Place the pork tenderloin into a gallon zip-top freezer bag. Pour half of the marinade over the pork tenderloins. Remove as much air from the bag as possible and turn the bag over to make sure the pork tenderloins are well coated with the marinade. Then, place them on a baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least an hour to overnight. I’ve found that the longer the pork tenderloins marinate, the better the flavor. However, since you reserve some of the marinade to serve with the cooked pork tenderloins, you are fine to go ahead and cook them after about an hour without losing flavor. Cook the pork tenderloins. Cook the pork tenderloins until they reach an internal temperature of 160º F. Then, remove them from the oven or grill, place them in a covered glass or ceramic casserole dish, and allow them to rest for about five minutes before slicing and serving.
Storage Tips
To store leftovers. Leftover pork tenderloin should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When properly stored, it should last for 3 to 5 days. To make ahead. This BBQ pork tenderloin recipe can be made ahead for meal prep or serving for a special meal. Store the cooked and cooled pork tenderloin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat and serve. To freeze. Cook and cool the pork tenderloin. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container. When stored properly, pork tenderloin freezes well. It is best to use within 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat and serve.
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Here’s my recipe for my BBQ Pork Tenderloin. I can’t wait to hear how you like it. 12 hrs 5 mins 35 mins 19 mins 4 hrs 10 mins 25 mins 25 mins Enjoy!Robyn xo
