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Two grilled pork tenderloins wrapped in bacon and topped with strawberry BBQ sauce.

Pork Tenderloin (Grill Recipe)

Tender juicy grilled pork tenderloin is easy to achieve! Make the fabulous strawberry BBQ sauce it's just plain fantastic. Wrapping in bacon is optional, but of course, it's wonderful and highly recommended. Enjoy!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Grilling Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pork Tenderloins

  • 2 (1.25 pound each) pork tenderloins (silverskin removed, if any)
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 10 slices bacon (can be omitted if preferred)

Strawberry Balsamic Barbecue Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 12 ounces fresh strawberries, divided (trimmed, hulled, and quartered)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire
  • ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Barbecue Sauce

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and saute for 1 minute, then add strawberries and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add ketchup, balsamic vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, maple syrup, Worcestershire, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 to 14 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Grilled Pork Tenderloins

  • Preheat one side of a grill to 400° to 500℉, leaving the other side unlit.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pork tenderloins and wrap each with 5 slices of the bacon (if using), securing in place with toothpicks. (Note: pork can be marinated using any pork marinade and then wrapped with bacon if preferred)
  • Place the tenderloins on the unlit side of the grill. Close the lid and grill for 15 minutes. Turn the pork over and continue grilling for 10 to 15 more minutes or until the pork reaches 138 degrees when tested with an instant read thermometer.
  • Transfer the pork to the hot side of the grill and brush with some of the barbecue sauce. Grill for 5 more minutes, turning halfway and brushing with more strawberry BBQ sauce.
  • Remove pork from the grill, tent with foil, and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Kori's Tips

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  • VARIATIONS: Bacon can be omitted. Use any favorite BBQ sauce in place of the strawberry sauce. A pork marinade may be used before wrapping in bacon.
  • TIPS: The BBQ sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Season the pork with additional salt and pepper to taste. 
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve the tenderloins sliced and drizzled with additional warm balsamic strawberry BBQ sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 37gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 843mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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