Recipe Details

Apricot-Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

FOR ROASTS, CHOPS and TENDERLOINS

Cook to 145 F with 3 minute rest

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin, (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/4 cup mustard

Cooking Directions

Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. Stir together the preserves and mustard in a small bowl. Place pork over a medium-hot fire and grill for about 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time. Brush with mustard mixture in the last few minutes.

Serves 4.

Serving Suggestions

This quick and simple recipe can be served with couscous and a cool cucumber & onion salad in Italian dressing.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 213 calories
Protein: 25 grams
Fat: 6 grams
Sodium: 221 milligrams
Cholesterol: 78 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Fiber: 1 grams

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About the Cut: Tenderloin

The tenderloin comes from the full pork loin. As the name indicates, the tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts of pork. Typically, pork tenderloin weighs between ¾ and 1 ½ pounds.


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About the Cooking Method: Grilling

There are two ways to grill pork based on the size of the cut:

  • Direct heat, where food is placed directly over the heat source, is ideal for small cuts like kabobs, tenderloin, burgers and chops.
  • Indirect heat, where food is placed on the grill rack away from the coals or gas burners, is good for large cuts like loin roasts, ribs, shoulder and fresh ham.

COOKING BASICS:
Direct Heat

Arrange hot coals evenly on the fire grate of the grill or use all gas burners. Place pork directly above the heat source. Follow suggested cooking times, turning once during cooking.

Indirect Heat

Bank hot coals on both sides of the fire grate, on one side of the grill or in a ring around the perimeter. For gas grills, pre-heat and then turn off any burners directly below where the food will go. Place pork on the grill so it is not directly over any coals or gas burners and close grill hood. Follow suggested cooking times until pork is done. The heat circulates inside the grill, so turning the pork is not necessary.


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Buying, Handling & Storage Tips

Sealed, prepacked fresh pork cuts can be kept in the refrigerator 2 to 4 days.  If you do plan on keeping the raw, fresh pork longer than 2 to 3 days before cooking it, store it well-wrapped in the freezer.


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Butcher's Tips

Pork tenderloin makes an elegant entrée for a small dinner party but also can be roasted or grilled whole for quick weeknight dinner. When sliced crosswise (like a loaf of French bread), the resulting medallions also may be sautéed.


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Terrific Tenderloin
by anonymous 03/05/2012
 Just a few ingredients made a whole lot of flavor.

Terrific Tenderloin
by anonymous 03/05/2012
 This recipe was so terrific. Just a few ingredients made a lot of flavor.