Lemony Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Charred Green Beans
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Lean & flavorful pork tenderloin soaks up a bright & zesty marinade made with loads of lemon, garlic, & fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 whole pork tenderloins (roughly 2 pounds), trimmed & silver skin removed
- 2 large, juicy lemons, zested & juiced
- 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- ¼ cup finely chopped hardy fresh herbs, such as oregano, rosemary, sage, or thyme
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- kosher salt & ground black pepper or crushed red chili flakes, to season
Instructions
- Prep the lemon herb marinade & marinate the pork tenderloin: Add the lemon zest & juice, garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, Dijon mustard, & honey to a large baking dish or resealable plastic bag. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt & ground black pepper or crushed red chili flakes as desired. Whisk to combine. Add the pork tenderloin to the baking dish, tossing to completely coat with the lemon herb marinade. Cover & marinade in the refrigerator for 6-12 hours.
- Preheat the grill. About 30 minutes before you’d like to begin grilling, pull the pork tenderloin from the fridge to let it come up to room temperature as the grill preheats. Prepare the grill for 500-550 degrees F direct heat grilling.
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