Recipe: Honey Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin

16 07 2010

(Yield:  4 servings)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 – 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 Pork tenderloin (1 lb.)

2 TBSP Olive Oil

1 tsp. Chili powder

1 tsp.  Garlic powder

1 tsp. Dry mustard

1/2 tsp.  Paprika

1/4 tsp. Dried thyme leaves

1 TBSP  Honey

1 TBSP Olive Oil

Directions

  1. PreHeat grill.
  2. Brush meat with 2 TBSP of Olive Oil.
  3. Combine dry ingredients for the rub.
  4. Rub onto meat.
  5. Combine 1 TBSP of Honey and 1 TBSP of Olive Oil and set aside.
  6. Grill 20 minutes, turning the meat over after 10 minutes.
  7. Grill another 5 – 10 minutes, or until meat reaches 160°F, turning frequently and brushing with the honey-oil mixture.
  8. Remove from grill, cover with foil, and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Information per serving

Calories   190 Carbohydrates   4g Fiber  0g Protein   23g Fat 9g Sat. Fat   2g

© Randy Bird, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS and Randy Bird Sports Nutrition, 2010.

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