Barbecued Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Barbecued Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 1 tablespoon dark molasses; 2 pork tenderloin, trimmed (1 pound each); 1/4 cup finely ground coffee; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (or kosher salt); 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon dark molasses
2 pork tenderloin, trimmed (1 pound each)
1/4 cup finely ground coffee
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (or kosher salt)
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
cooking spray

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add pork. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 12 hours; turning bag occasionally. Remove pork from bag; discard marinade.
2
Prepare grill; heating one side to medium and one side to high heat.
3
Combine ground coffee and next 4 ingredients (ground coffee through salt); rub over pork. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4
Combine 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce mixture, and set aside.
5
Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray over high heat; grill 3 minutes, turning pork on all sides. Place pork over medium heat; grill 15 minutes, turning pork occasionally. Baste with 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce mixture; grill 5 minutes or until thermometer registers 160 degrees F (slightly pink), turning pork occasionally.
6
Place pork on a platter, brush with reserved 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce mixture. Cover with foil; let stand 5 minutes.

178

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard, 1 tablespoon dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Pork Tenderloin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Barbecued Pork Tenderloin

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Variations & substitutions

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