Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS
  • FOR THE TENDERLOIN
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin
  • FOR THE HERB SAUCE
  • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c. parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, paprika, cumin, and salt. Stir in olive oil to form a paste. Spread paste all over tenderloin.
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill pork, turning occasionally with tongs, until charred and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin reads 145, about 20 minutes. (For larger tenderloins, bake in a 400º oven for 15 to 25 minutes more, until desired internal temperature is reached.)
Make herb sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Let rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve with herb sauce.