Pork Tenderloin Marinade

Grilled pork tenderloin sliced on a plate.

5 from 2 ratings

from kristineskitchenblog.com

Make the very best pork tenderloin with this Pork Tenderloin Marinade! It's a simple combination of ingredients that infuses the meat with flavor and makes every bite irresistible. Cook the pork tenderloin on the grill, in the oven, or in the air fryer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Marinate Time1

Total Time1 35

Servings: servings

Calories: 272kcal

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1-1.5 pound pork tenderloin

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk to mix. If desired, reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade in a separate small dish to brush on the pork partway through cooking.
Trim any silver skin off of the pork tenderloin. Place the pork in a large zip-top plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the pork and seal.
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours or overnight.
After marinating, you can cook the pork tenderloin on the grill, in the oven or in the air fryer.
To grill: Heat grill to medium heat. Grill the pork tenderloin (discard any used marinade) over medium heat with the grill closed for 15-25 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the center of the tenderloin reaches 145° F. If desired, brush pork with the reserved 2 tablespoons of marinade when it has just a few minutes left on the grill. Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
To bake: Preheat oven to 400° F. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. (If you do not have an oven-safe skillet you can transfer the pork to a baking dish after browning it.) Add the pork to the pan, discarding the extra marinade. Brown on all sides, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145° F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
To cook in the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380° F for 5 minutes. Air fry the pork at 380° F for 10 minutes. Then flip the tenderloin over and continue cooking for 8-16 more minutes, or until the center of the pork registers 145° F on an instant read thermometer. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is only an estimate.