Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin pairs fiery habaneros and warm allspice with a splash of apple cider for a tangy-sweet twist on classic jerk. The pork grills smoky and succulent—especially with apple or hickory chips—and slices beautifully after a brief rest. Ideal for summer cookouts and backyard gatherings, and great alongside grilled pineapple.
- Prep8 hrs 35 mins
- Cook14 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the habanero peppers, onion, green onions, ginger, and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend until fairly fine. Add the cider, white vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, and sugar. Season with the mustard seed, salt, pepper, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Blend again until smooth.
- 2
Place the pork tenderloin in a shallow casserole dish. Spread the mixture over all sides of the meat (wear gloves or use a spatula). Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- 3
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Lightly oil the grate. Add soaked wood chips to the coals, if using. Grill the slabs of tenderloin, turning as needed, for about 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
Remove the meat from the grill; let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly and serve.
- Calories 333.45 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 27.7 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 31.48 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.45 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.53 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.87 mg High 26%
- Sodium 1144.17 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 3.83 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.31 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 233.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 157.12 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 4.65 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 8 hrs 49 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Baking Chips, Black Pepper, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 333.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin?
- It is a Jamaican recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Baking Chips, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Thyme. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin?
- Explore these Jamaican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin?
- About 8 hrs 49 mins in total: 8 hrs 35 mins to prepare and 14 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin healthy?
- Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 333.45 calories and 27.7 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1144.17 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.53 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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