Citrus-Bourbon Glazed Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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Tender pork tenderloin marinated and brushed with a sweet and tangy bourbon glaze, grilled to perfection. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, bourbon whiskey, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves to form marinade.
  2. Step 2: Place 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin in a resealable bag and pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork from marinade and pat dry. Reserve marinade for glazing.
  4. Step 4: Grill pork tenderloin for 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes and brushing with reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and exterior is caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill, let rest 5 minutes, then slice and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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