Dinner for 6
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is briefly brined, rubbed with spices, grilled until tender, and finished with a fresh herb sauce.
$2.98for 4 servings
$0.74 per serving$2.98 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 42 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersGrillSummer grillingSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.56Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $1.12Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.26Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.46 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg pork tenderloins
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 4 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 tbsp each paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp each onion powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup packed cilantro
- 1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley
- 3 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 jalapenos
- 1 shallot
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Steps
- Stir kosher salt, warm water, vinegar, and brown sugar in a large bowl, add ice, and chill the pork in the brine for 15 minutes.
- Heat the grill to 400 F and mix paprika, salt, onion powder, pepper, and olive oil into a spice paste.
- Remove the pork from the brine, pat it dry, and coat it with the spice paste.
- Grill the tenderloin for 8 to 10 minutes per side until the center reaches 145 F.
- Stir cilantro, parsley, garlic, jalapeno, shallot, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, oregano, salt, and pepper into a sauce.
- Rest the pork for 4 minutes, then slice it and spoon the herb sauce over it.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
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