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
- 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
- Protein 27.7 g Good Source
- Carbs 31.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.45 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.53 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 77.87 mg High
- Sodium 1048.95 mg High
- Fiber 3.83 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.06 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 50.83 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source
- Potassium 234.37 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 174.19 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 4.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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