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Grilled Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin

Grilled Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin

By Traeger Kitchen

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.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

20 Min

Pellets

Apple

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
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2 lemons, zested
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 Teaspoon freshly minced parsley
1 Teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 (2 lb) pork tenderloin

Step

  • 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together everything except the tenderloin.

  • 2

    Trim all silverskin and excess fat from the tenderloin.

  • 3

    Place pork in a large resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the tenderloin and zip closed. Transfer to the refrigerator and marinate for at least 2 hours but no more than 8.

  • 4

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 375˚F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    00:15

  • 5

    Remove the tenderloin from the bag and discard the marinade.

  • 6

    When the grill is hot, place tenderloin directly on the grill grate and cook 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through until the internal temperature reaches 145˚F.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    145 ˚F / 63 ˚C

  • 7

    Remove from the heat and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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