Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic and Herbs
By Traeger Kitchen
Garlic, herb, and citrus flavors are the perfect complement for this pork cut. Roast your tenderloin over mesquite hardwood for a tender, flavorful finish.
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
25 Min
Pellets
Mesquite
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 2
- (1 lb each) pork tenderloins
- 6 Clove
- garlic, peeled
- 1
- lemon, juice and zest of half, remaining half thinly sliced
- 2 Sprig
- fresh thyme, stripped, plus more for garnish
- 1 Sprig
- fresh rosemary, stripped, plus more for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon
- soy sauce
- 2 Teaspoon
- coarse salt
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon
- ground black pepper
- 1 Pinch
- red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 Cup
- extra-virgin olive oil
Units of Measurement:
Step
Step 1
Using a sharp knife, trim both tenderloins of extra fat or silver-skin.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Ingredients
2 (1 lb each) pork tenderloins
Step 2
In the bowl of a mini-food processor or a blender jar, combine the garlic, lemon juice and zest, thyme, rosemary, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
6 Clove garlic, peeled
1 lemon, juice and zest of half, remaining half thinly sliced
2 Sprig fresh thyme, stripped, plus more for garnish
1 Sprig fresh rosemary, stripped, plus more for garnish
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
2 Teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 Teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
Step 3
Rub the garlic paste over both tenderloins, covering all surfaces. If desired, cover the pork tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 8 hours before grilling.
Step 4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Step 5
Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before carving into slices. Enjoy!
Step 6
Arrange the tenderloins directly on the grill grate and roast for 15 minutes.
Step 7
Using tongs, turn the tenderloins and continue to roast until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat registers at least 145℉.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
145 ˚F / 63 ˚C
Step 8
Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before carving into slices. Enjoy!
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