Grilled Balsamic Honey Pork Tenderloin

My Grilled Balsamic Honey Pork Tenderloin is a summer staple. Tender pork flavored with sweet, tangy, and salty flavors. A delicious variation to elevate pork tenderloin.

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We grill pork tenderloin pretty frequently year-round and I love finding different flavors to use when preparing it.

Some of my recipes do not require a marinade, but I generally prefer marinating because I love when the flavor gets into the meat, and produces a nice flavorful crust when the pork is grilled or pan roasted.

Tangy, salty, and a little sweet is the best way for me to describe my Grilled Balsamic Honey Pork Tenderloin. The combination of the balsamic with the honey is perfect to create a delicious crust around the pork filled with charred and sweet little bits of flavor.

Getting the right marinade for meat is an important step when grilling or roasting. However, the other key component is the temperature of the meat. I know it is tempting to leave the meat on, "just a little longer" or cut into the middle to ensure that the meat is properly cooked.

However, overcooking leads to tough overly charred meat, and cutting allows all of the juices to spill out leaving you with dry meat. I highly recommend investing in a digital meat thermometer.  You will never regret having one, and it takes all the worry out of the cooking process because you know exactly when you food reaches a safe temperature. 

Temping your meat also helps you learn how the meat cooks. I have found that many times the meat is a little slow getting about 110 degrees F, but once it gets there it normally starts to warm much faster. 

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Ingredients

• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• garlic
• honey
• salt
• dried oregano
• Worcestershire sauce
• pork tenderloin

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients, besides the pork, until well blended. 
2. Place tenderloins in a larger re-sealable bag. Pour marinade into the bag. Push out the air and seal. Move the pork around in the bag to coat. 
3. Allow pork to marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours. 
4. Heat grill to medium. Remove pork from bag and discard marinade. Grill pork 4 minutes on each side (think of the tenderloin as having 4 sides). Test the pork with a digital thermometer to ensure it reaches desired temperature. 
5. Remove pork from grill, rent with foil, and allow it to rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately. 

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