13 of the Best Pork Tenderloin Recipes for the Grill
Pork tenderloin is an affordable, flavorful, and versatile cut of meat. It's perfect for those hectic weeknight dinners and makes plenty of leftovers. It's an ideal "blank canvas" for whatever flavor you want to take center stage.
There are many ways to grill pork tenderloin and turn this subtle meat into an amazing wood-fired meal. Get inspired with this 12 recipe round-up of our favorite and most popular pork tenderloin recipes, including smoked, Asian-style, and even citrus-flavored tenderloin.
Best Pork Tenderloin Recipes for the Grill
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Give your pork a sweet and smoky kick. These tenderloins are marinated in a sweet honey and thyme mixture, then smoked to perfection over aromatic applewood pellets.
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic and Herbs
Garlic, herb, and citrus flavors are the perfect complement to this pork cut. Roast the tenderloin over mesquite hardwood for a tender, flavorful finish.
Apricot Pork Tenderloin
Sweet meets smoky with our apricot-glazed pork tenderloin cooked over savory hardwood smoke.
Pork with Balsamic Strawberry Sauce
Make this romantic dinner for two in your own backyard: tender, rosemary pork served alongside seared strawberries, drizzled with a reduced balsamic vinegar glaze.
Grilled Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin
Experience the wood-fired difference with this Grilled Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin recipe. Tenderloin on a Traeger means you can count on juicy, perfectly cooked pork every time. Add in a zesty lemon pepper marinade, plus pure hardwood flavor, and you’ll be in hog heaven.
Kentucky Pork Tenderloin
Inspired by the Bluegrass state, this pork tenderloin marinade features Kentucky’s drink of choice.
Cocoa Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Traeger Cocoa-Crusted Pork Tenderloin is your new wood-fired weakness, marinated in the bold taste of cocoa, and seared to juicy perfection. They say, “go big or go home”, but we are going big and staying home, with a heaping helping of this on the Traeger tonight.
Pork Tenderloin
BBQ pork is a perfect main dish for any holiday party. Fire this tender pork & slice it thin to serve a festive crowd.
Pork Tenderloin with Apple Jelly Glaze
Pig is more than just bacon, this savory apple-glazed pork tenderloin recipe is sauced and grilled in a flash. Serve it up at any sit-down gathering, and let people slice their own thick and juicy servings as large and in charge as they like.
Bacon Tenderloin Twirls
Grillin' up some goodies for the game? Make these South Carolina double-wrapped pork twists for your fans. If the game's on, it's time to get your meat on.
Grilled Pineapple and Pork Skewers
Freshen up your kabab routine with this pork and pineapple combo by Amanda Haas. Grilled till tender and finished with a honey glaze, these skewers pack a punch.
Asian-Style Pork Tenderloin
Garlic and ginger notes set the stage for the star ingredient: Sambal, a Malaysian condiment that adds a dark, savory flavor to the meaty tenderloin.
Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu)
Skip the takeout. We’ve teamed up with Traeger Pro Julie Madden and injected our signature wood-fired flavor into the classic Chinese BBQ pork dish of Char Siu.
What should I serve with pork tenderloin?
Your smoked pork tenderloin is the star of your dish, but the supporting cast is important, too. Here are a few of our favorite sides to serve with a classic pork tenderloin.
Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad
Forget the mayo-drenched, store-bought stuff and brighten things up with this lemony, wood-fired potato salad.
Roasted Creamy Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts prepared the way they should be; roasted over cherry wood and smothered in a savory and salty bacon cheese sauce.
Roasted Cauliflower & Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Want to know the secret to a good salad? Just add smoky, wood-fired bacon to the mix. It’s what we’ve done with this roasted cauliflower & broccoli salad that you'll keep making again and again.
Master the Pork Tenderloin
Pork Tenderloin pairs well with a variety of flavors and sides. But nothing beats a smoked tenderloin. Learn where pork tenderloin comes from, how to season it, and how to make delicious smoked tenderloin.