Grilled Balsamic-Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloin

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

4-5 garlic cloves (finely minced or crushed)

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 pork tenderloins (about 1 1/4 pounds each)

2 tablespoons canola oil (if preparing in oven)

Directions

Stir together garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl. Rub the paste all over pork. If you like or have the time, marinate overnight. If not, no worries, it will still be great!

Grill preparation:

Sear the tenderloins on all sides, then grill for about 20-30 minutes, rotating every 10 minutes, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees. Try to let it rest before slicing.

Oven preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat canola oil in a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add pork, and brown all over, about 4 minutes.

Transfer pan to oven. Roast pork, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board, and try to let it rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 317 kcal
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 122 mg
• Sodium: 1068 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
• Protein: 39 g