If you’re looking for the best grilled pork tenderloin recipe ever, we’ve got you covered. This classic center-plate star makes for a perfect dinner menu option. Oil up your tenderloin, cover it in our coriander rub, and then grill it up with some vegetables. You can also serve it as medallions.
Directions
- Brush all sides of pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Evenly season all sides of the pork with 1 tablespoon of coriander rub and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Coat carrots, spring onions, and asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with 1 tablespoon of coriander rub; cover and refrigerate until tenderloin is ready.
- Heat a grill to 400ºF using a direct grilling setup.
- While the grill is heating, remove the tenderloin and vegetables from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.
- Place lemon halves cut side down over the hot coals and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the lemon halves have a nice char. Remove to cool.
- Place the seasoned pork tenderloin over the hot coals. Using tongs, rotate the meat every 3 to 5 minutes, cooking until an internal temperature of 145ºF is reached at thickest portion (about 15 minutes). Remove tenderloin from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- While the pork is resting, place seasoned carrots, onion and asparagus onto the hot grill to cook. Grill for approximately 6 to 8 minutes until charred, turning halfway through. Remove to a plate.
- In a medium bowl, toss the salad greens in remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of 1 half of charred lemon, and 2 teaspoons of coriander rub. Portion into service bowls and set aside.
- Slice tenderloin into 1/4-inch medallions. Place grilled vegetables and tenderloin medallions on a platter, garnish with herbs and juice of remaining lemon half. Serve with salad on the side.