Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Dinner in a pinch, a Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin that goes with everything!
As much as I love to cook, there are nights when dinner is a complete hassle.
After a day loaded with work, errands, chores, after-school activities and homework, mommy is tired. Luckily I have a few go-to meals up my sleeve that offer big flavor for next to no work.
When my son was 4 years old, we were out for a drive one day. The car was quiet, only the low hum of the air conditioner could be heard as my little guy watched cars pass by.
Then out of nowhere, he piped up and said, “Mommy… I love pig.” (Pause.) “You know, bacon, ham and the other one. PORK! Yes, pork. I love those piggy things, mommy.”
After a long wry smile of utter satisfaction I replied, “Mommy loves pig too, buddy.”
Pig Pork is my family’s favorite protein by far; so versatile in flavor and form. From lean crusty pork chops, to crisp fatty bacon, to spicy dried sausage, we are big fans of the PIG.
It’s no wonder that when we need dinner in a hurry we lean on the budget-friendly protein that offers big flavor and quick cook-time.
For this purpose, I always have a pork tenderloin in the freezer. In the time it takes me to tie on my apron, pull back my hair and heat the grill, the pork tenderloin is thawed in warm water and ready to go.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin takes approximately 15-20 minutes to cook to medium (slightly pink in the center). Yet today’s Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin is butterflied, so it is about half the thickness, cutting the cook time down to 10 minutes. Perfect for that night you are just too worn out to enjoy the cooking process.
Our Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin recipe, is almost laughable, it’s so easy to prepare.
With just two ingredients, plus salt and pepper, you’ve got an amazing main dish. And I do mean amazing! Pork and dijon mustard where made for each other. The sweet juicy pork mingled with the spicy notes of the mustard offer shear porky delight.
On these hectic nights I simply slice the pork loin down the middle, open in up, slather it with dijon, and throw it on the grill.
Then I dig through the fridge for a quick side dish, or sometimes leftovers for sides.
Although Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin is the perfect quicky-dinner, it’s so good you are going to want to make it all the time. Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin is fabulous sliced thin, for pork tacos or BBQ sandwiches.
Or dress it up with a sauce and serve it to dinner guests. They’ll never know you worried yourself so little.
Remember folks, a little pink in your pork is a good thing. Don’t overcook the pork tenderloin, it will dry out!
Other Favorite Pork Recipes
Crockpot Pork Tenderloin with Veggies
Magic 2-Ingredient Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Using a paring knife, cut a gulley down the middle of the pork tenderloin end to end. Make sure NOT to cut all the way through. Open the pork loin and lay it flat. Make additional small cuts to open it wider if needed.
- Slather the pork tenderloin with dijon mustard on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Grill for 5 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and tent with foil for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Very tender and succulent! Definitely something must have in the grill party!
These days I am seriously loving the recipes for when you’re short on time meals. This one is a definite winner!
Yum!! We’re big on pig…I mean pork, here too. It is such a tasty versatile meat. And I’m soooo glad to see someone else not cook it into shoe leather. I’ve been cooking it slightly pink for years and it is so much better that way isn’t it?
ooh, well done!
I love that filet technique. Trying that out next time we grill a pork loin. Great recipe. Come over and visit us. We have a wonderful chicken and dumpling recipe today.
I never think to butterfly the loin – what a good idea! Love the simplicity – will be trying it – I often put a spicy jam on the tenderloin and call it a day – or a dinner!
This pork sounds awesome! And it seems so simple and easy to make! Great recipe.
We’re big fans of the pig at my house too, and pork tenderloin always feels like such a treat… which is ironic, because it’s usually cheaper than boneless, skinless chicken breasts at my local supermarket. Fine by me, though, considering tenderloin is way more flavourful and tender and delicious. :)
Love the simplicity of this recipe. Definitely a keeper for frazzled weeknights!
This looks delicious and so easy! Thanks for sharing!
While we transition to our new digs east I’ll be taking some time off work which means cooking time :) This whole dinner sounds fabulous.
Sommer – We love all things pork in this house, too! And you are so right – pork and mustard are a combination made in heaven!
I love pork too, especially the wild kind : ) This looks so tasty, I’ll have to try it this fall when I have lots of wild ones.
This is succulent and moist looking just love pork awesome job!
When we came to live here in the States I was 11 years old and I didn’t speak English, so when the teacher asked us what our favorite meal was, I said PIG, loud and proud…everybody laughed. Later on I learned why. :)
Love the pork tenderloin! I always add dijon to it, too, and love it on the grill!
Sommer, we LOVE pork, too! your tenderloins look fabuous!
That sounds delicious. Not to mention quick and easy.
Looks really good too!
Sommer thanks so much for this – I will give it a try. I do love the simplicity of pork tenderloins. You cooked yours to perfection! It’s breakfast time and now I am in the mood for pork. If Irene doesn’t give us a fit this weekend, I may have to fire up the grill! Have a great day.
I agree! Don’t over cook pork. It’s so good when cooked so right. Your dish looks perfect. Simple, too, for a busy night. A healthy family meal all around!