by Diana Rattray
These grilled pork tenderloins are lean and delicious. The pork is marinated in a mixture of lime juice, salsa verde, garlic, and green onions. Serve the grilled pork tenderloin sliced with extra salsa verde and cilantro.
What to Serve With Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Here are a few ideas for side dishes:
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Roasted Potatoes
- Grilled Eggplant
- Tomato Salsa
- Crusty Bread
- Tex-Mex Black Beans
- Spinach Salad
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Get ready for a mouthwatering treat with these grilled pork tenderloins. They’re packed with flavor and are marinated in lime juice, salsa verde, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Pork Tenderloin
- Method: Grill
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup salsa verde
- juice of 1 lime, or about 2 to 3 tablespoons
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, about 2 small to medium tenderloins
- Salsa verde, for serving
- Cilantro, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Trim the silverskin coating and excess fat from the tenderloins.
- In a bowl or zip-close food storage bag, combine the 1/3 cup of salsa verde, lime juice, garlic, and green onions. Add the pork and turn to coat all sides. Close the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- Heat the grill to medium-high, or about 375 F to 400 F. Oil the grill rack.
- Grill the tenderloins, turning frequently, for about 20 minutes or until they register at least 145 F, the minimum safe temperature for pork.
- Remove the tenderloins to a plate and tent with foil. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve with salsa verde; garnish with cilantro, if desired.
