Easy Game Day Pork Tenderloin is perfect for tailgating or any large party!
Tenderloin tips
The pork tenderloin, also called pork fillet or Gentleman’s Cut, is a long thin cut of pork. It is very tender. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat therefore, it’s important not to overcook it. Because it’s lean, it will become dry and chewy if it’s overcooked. The National Pork Board recommends cooking chops, roasts, loins, and tenderloin to an internal temperature of 145° F, followed by a three-minute rest. I recommend getting a meat thermometer to accurately check the internal temperature.
Prep this and refrigerate up to 24 hours before you cook it. Slice and serve ‘as is’ or as serve with buns as sliders. It is good hot or cold. The recipe is calculated to serve a crowd with four tenderloins, you can adjust that quantity and cut down if needed. I still use the same amount of marinade when I cut down the number of tenderloins. Serve with rolls and Zesty Mayonnaise
Easy Game Day Pork Tenderloin
Easy to prepare, most of the ‘work’ of this Easy Game Day Pork Tenderloin is done by the marinade in the refrigerator leaving you to take all the credit with little actual work. Grill time will vary depending on the size of the loin and the temperature of your grill, but 5 to 6 minutes on each side is standard. Use a thermometer to test doneness. Overcooked pork tenderloin loses so much flavor and that tender texture if overcooked.
We love this with biscuits or with rolls and a side. It’s even tasty on sandwiches if you have leftovers.
Easy Game Day Pork Tenderloin
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
MARINADE
- 16 ounces Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 4 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 2 pound each pork tenderloins
Sauce
- 2.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon red pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Marinade
- Combine marinade ingredients: large bottle of Italian dressing, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 4 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon red pepper, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Put tenderloins and marinade in a sealed container or ziptop bag. Marinate at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours; rotating occasionally. Grill over a medium fire (350 degrees) 5 to 6 minutes rotating once then another 5 to 6 minutes on the second side. Check meat, when a meat thermometer registers 145°F at the thickest portion it is done. Remove tenderloin and allow to rest before cutting. Serve with the following sauce.
SAUCE
- Combine the brown sugar, white vinegar, chili powder, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan. Whisk to combine.
- Heat the sauce ingredients just until it begins to boil. Turn the heat off and allow to sit until the meat is ready. You can pour over tenderloins or serve in a bowl for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
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Dana says
This was delicious and cooked up perfectly! I loved having it mostly finished in advance & just having to slice for sandwiches.
Gen says
What a fantastic idea for game day! I love the addition of Worcestershire here.
Glenda says
Pork tenderloins are one of my favorite easy things to cook. Your seasoning in this recipe is on point! We absolutely loved it and I’ll be using this recipe, again.
Sandy says
Can you please clarify the amounts in the sauce part of the recipes? They are not clearly posted but listed as numbered instructions. Thank you and it looks yummy! Would like to try!
Paula says
I have it fixed now. You may need to clear your browser if it doesn’t come up correctly. Thanks for letting me know it was wonky.
Suzanne says
Can you please clarify the amounts in the sauce part of the recipes? They are not clearly posted but listed as numbered instructions. Thank you and it looks yummy! Would like to try!
Kim says
I was just wondering if I could cook this in the oven and have the same result? I am not good with the grill…
Paula says
It should be pretty close. It won’t have that grilled/smokey flavor. You could put 1/4 tsp liquid smoke in marinade. If you have a thermometer that you can leave in the pork as it cooks, you might do that because the time may be a little different. I’d also rotate, turn the loin half way through the cooking process.
Julie Corbisiero says
Hi, this recipe looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe on love bakes good cake.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Kelly Stephens says
You had me at game day. Thanks for sharing! Will definitely be using this soon!
Erin says
I usually do the same old boring BBQ sauce with pork loin. Your marinade looks, easy to make and really delicious. Can’t wait to try it out for College Football Saturday. Thanks so much – I will be pinning!!
Erin
Paula says
Thank you Erin, we really like it, hope you do too!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Yum! I love cooking with pork. I’m love how you did this recipe, Paula. Already pinned!
Paula says
Thank you Gloria, I love simple recipes.
Jen Nikolaus says
This pork tenderloin looks so yummy, Paula! I’m always looking for new tenderloin recipes, pinning to try soon! Thanks!
~Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy
Paula says
Thank Jen. I do love tenderloin dishes. Thanks for stopping by.
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
Looks awesome Paula, and I love all you have to do is through it on the grill and then get back to the game. Thanks for sharing at Show Stopper Saturdays!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Yvonne says
Paula, that looks delicious. I might have to try this for our next soccer tailgate.
marcie says
I love pork tenderloin and don’t make it enough. This sounds great!
Paula says
I do too, Marcie! My husband would probably say we have it too much! 🙂
Cranberry Morning says
Looks EASY and tasty. 🙂