Maple-and-pepper pork tenderloin (New Food #23)

I tired this out, and it was good. Even the C&C'ers liked it! It was a great bbq meal!

Prep 5 minutes
Grill 15 minutes
Serves 4 (hahahahaha well whatever you can figure)

1 tbsp - maple syrup
2 tbsp - grainy mustard
1 tbsp - vegetable oil
1 tsp - coarsely ground black pepper or sambal celek (optional)
2 - pork tenderloins, each about 3/4lbs***


1 - oil grill and preheat barbecue to high or oven to 375F. In a small bowl, whisk syrup with mustard, oil and pepper, if using. Evenly rub or brush mixture all over pork.

2 - place coated tenderloins on barbecue. Reduce heat to medium-high and grill with lid closed, turning often, until meat feels firm to the touch. This will take from 15 to 18 minutes. depending on thickness of tenderloins. Or roast on a baking sheet, without turning, 25 to 30 minutes. Removing from grill or oven to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.


I served with rice, scallions, and steamed veggies. It was good!


***I used thick cuts (like maybe 1/2 inch or less) and cut off the extra fat. They were from walmart and pretty good (and cheap).