Name: Juicy Grilled Brined Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 0.5 gallon water; 0.5 cup salt; 0.5 cup dark brown sugar; 1 orange, zested and juiced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 0.5 bunch cilantro, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 sprigs thyme; 4 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 1.5 teaspoons whole cloves; 2 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed and halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Embark on a culinary adventure with our Grilled Brined Pork Tenderloin. This recipe transforms simple pork into a succulent, aromatic delight, infused with citrus zest and a symphony of spices. Perfect for impressing guests or elevating a weeknight meal.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large pot, warm water over high heat. Add salt and stir until dissolved. Incorporate brown sugar, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, fennel, coriander, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the brine for 20 minutes.

02

Step

Prepare an ice bath in a sink. Remove brine from heat and place the pot in the ice bath. Cool, stirring occasionally, until brine reaches room temperature. Transfer to a large plastic or glass container. Submerge pork tenderloin pieces in the brine. Cover and refrigerate, allowing it to soak for 6 hours to overnight.

03

Step

Remove loins from brine and rinse under cold water. Let rest at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes while you prepare the grill. Preheat the grill for indirect heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

04

Step

Position loins on the cooler side of the preheated grill. Cook, rotating every 20 to 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads 130 to 135 degrees F (54 to 57 degrees C), approximately 35 to 40 minutes.

05

Step

Lightly brush vegetable oil onto loins. Transfer to the direct heat side of the grill. Sear until golden brown all over and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 2 minutes per side. Remove loins from heat, place on a serving dish, and tent with foil. Let rest for about 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2- to 1-inch-thick medallions.