Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Bbq Sauce
Fire up the grill for this flavorful Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot BBQ Sauce, a perfect combination of smoky, savory, and sweet. Tender pork tenderloins are seasoned with a simple yet punchy spice rub, then basted with a homemade apricot BBQ glaze that strikes the perfect balance of tangy, fruity, and slightly spicy. The sauce, made with apricot jam, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, caramelizes beautifully as it grills, creating a sticky-sweet coating that’s irresistible. Quick to prepare and ready in under 45 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings. Serve it sliced into medallions with the extra sauce on the side for dipping, and pair it with grilled vegetables or a fresh summer salad for a complete meal. If you're searching for easy pork recipes with bold flavors, this one is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (1-1.5 pounds each) Pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Apricot jam
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F).
Trim any silver skin from the pork tenderloins and pat them dry using paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apricot jam, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture continuously and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside half the sauce for serving and reserve the other half for basting.
Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the pork tenderloins on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes to cook evenly.
During the last 10 minutes of grilling, brush the pork tenderloins generously with the reserved basting sauce, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The internal temperature should reach 145°F for perfectly cooked pork.
Remove the pork tenderloins from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute.
Slice the pork into medallions and serve with the remaining apricot BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 66.8 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 7288 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.2 g | ||
| Protein | 281.9 g | 564% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 5454 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
