Heres how to cook a perfect pork tenderloin using indirect heat on a charcoal or gas grill.

Learn how to grill pork tenderloin using the indirect grilling method and why resting it results in ultimate juiciness.

Master these steps, and you’ll cook it perfectly every time.

removing fat off pork tenderloin

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Pork tenderloin is very customizable.

Using asharp knife, remove the silver skin, pulling it up as you cut.

A fillet knife is excellent for these tasks.

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Also, remove visible fat as desired.

To marinate: Place the pork in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it.

Allow the pork to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours before grilling.

raw and seasoned pork tenderloin on grill

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To apply a dry rub: Use your fingers to gently massage the rub into the pork.

Some recipes or package directions will specifyapplying the rubin advance so the pork better absorbs the rub’s flavors.

If that’s the case, refrigerate the rubbed pork until ready to grill.

Chile-Lime Pork

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Acidic ingredients like citrus juice, vinegar, or yogurt help tenderize the meat while adding a slight tang.

Theindirect-grilling routeis the way to go for the perfect grilled pork tenderloin.

Indirect cooking works whether you make pork tenderloin on a gas orcharcoal grill.

grilled and sliced pork tenderloin with mango salsa

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Sear over direct heat, then finish over indirect heat for a juicy result.

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