BBQ-Grilled Pork Tenderloin
BBQ-Grilled Pork Tenderloin features juicy, tender medallions kissed by smoke and brushed with a glossy barbecue glaze. The simple seasoning lets the sweet-savory sauce shine, giving each bite a balanced char and caramelized edges. It’s perfect for a relaxed weekend cookout or a weeknight dinner with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ-Grilled Pork Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 21
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the pork tenderloin.
- 2
Grill over medium, indirect heat and brush with barbecue sauce while cooking.
- 3
Allow the grilled pork tenderloin to rest, then slice and serve.
- Calories 172.63 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 20.95 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 15.02 g 5%
- Total Fat 3.11 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.16 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.77 mg High 21%
- Sodium 825.85 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 1.8 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 8.7 g --
- Added Sugars 8.69 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 8.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 75.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 151.57 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 5.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
BBQ Grilled Pork Tenderloin is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Pork Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 172.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ-Grilled Pork Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Pork Tenderloin, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ-Grilled Pork Tenderloin?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 172.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ-Grilled Pork Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is BBQ-Grilled Pork Tenderloin healthy?
- BBQ-Grilled Pork Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 172.63 calories and 20.95 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 825.85 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.16 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.69 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, 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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