Southwestern Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Southwestern Grilled Pork Tenderloin RECIPE

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 170.7
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 78.3 mg
  • Sodium: 75.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 28.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Southwestern Grilled Pork Tenderloin calories by ingredient


Introduction

Tired of the same old beef and chicken? Get outside and grill the "other white meat" for a barbecue. Tired of the same old beef and chicken? Get outside and grill the "other white meat" for a barbecue.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    2 whole pork tenderloins (about - 1 1/2 lbs. total) or 6 pork chops
    4 teaspoons chili powder
    1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
    3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/8 teaspoon dried garlic powder

Directions

1. Mix together chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic powder. Rub over the surface of pork. Cover and refrigerate 2-24 hours.

2. Grill over medium hot coals, or broil. Turn occasionally. Tenderloins will take 25-20 minutes, pork chops will be ready in 10-15 minutes. Meat thermometer should read 155-160° F. Pork is done when there is still a hint of pink in the center.

Makes 6 servings (approx 4 oz.)

TAGS:  Beef/Pork |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
    I used 4 cloves of fresh garlic instead of the garlic powder and added black pepper to the mix. It was excellent. I baked in the oven for 30 minutes on 400 and then broiled it to crisp the outside. 4 oz. is a lot of meat for me and I feel totally satiated. - 4/26/07


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Easy and wonderful. I added kosher salt, and it was moist and tender. Don't forget to let it rest for about 10 to 15 min. before slicing to keep the juices intact. - 4/13/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This is AWESOME! I didn't have any oregano, so I substutited thyme and rosemary, then served it with yellow rice mixed with tomatoes and black beans! It was awesome that it stayed moist, even for leftovers! - 4/21/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This is an incredible recipe. The pork takes on the flavors very well. I used pork chops and they were scrumptios~ - 5/24/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This is a super simple recipe and it tastes sooooo good. I actually tried it on some steak it turned out fabulous. It is a little on the spicy side for me but it had a lot of flavor. Hmm hmmm good! - 11/22/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I used pork and beef brisket. Both were amazing...thanks for sharing! - 5/28/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I tried this recipe this weekend. I grilled it and was amazed how juicy and tender it was. This is a keeper! - 5/27/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I've never BBQ a tenderloin before but this worked well. My husband loved it. Nice to have a marinate that isn't salty. Moist and flavourful. - 5/26/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was good, but I think it needs a little something more...rub spices are great though. We grilled for 25 min., only needed 20. Will make again, especially with Southwestern Succotash from this site, great side dish! - 3/25/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Delicious. This is one recipe I saved and lots of people have asked me for it. The tenderloin is soo juicy and the rub is delicious. I didn't have chili powder once and used old bay instead. The dish is easy to make and certainly a crowd pleaser. Even my two boys like it. I make it all the time. - 8/10/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My family loved this one. I didn't know I could rate these after i tried them. - 6/19/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I didnt have pork chops, so I used Belly Spare Ribs. Also I do not like quite as much Chilly, so I took only 2 tsp of chilly and added a bit of black pepper.
    It was soooooo Yummmmy!
    - 6/14/09


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very good and easy to make - 5/28/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very good! I added about twice the garlic - but I do that to every recipe. - 5/27/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    very good...I added a little salt - 5/5/09


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    Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Maybe salt & pepper should be added to the rub. - 4/20/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    A new family favorite! - 4/20/09


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    O.K.
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    It was tender but lacked full flavour. I guess I'm used to bolder spices. - 10/6/08


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Didn't care for the taste of the cumin. - 6/17/08


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    taste great and is very low in sodium - 5/24/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I am not a big pork eater and I would have this again...not too shabby! - 5/24/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I thought this was really good! Next time I will use more on each pork chop! I'll also add a little bit of salt. - 4/25/08


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Really moist and flavourful! I broiled it on low for the first half of cooking time and then covered loosely with foil for rest. - 4/24/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was very good. I only had 1.5 tsp. of chili powder so used 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper and it worked out quite well. I used thin cut pork chops, approx. 2 oz ea. - 4/13/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was very simple to prepare and the entire family loved it!!!! - 1/28/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very good, needed some salt. I also added some wine to keep it moist. - 1/2/08


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    O.K.
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I didn't like this very much. I marinated for 12 hours, maybe a full day would help? The meat was tender but tasted very bland inside. - 11/30/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is one of the best tenderloin recipes I've tried, my entire family loved it. - 11/20/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    The spice blend was great for my husband and myself, but next time I'll make some without the chili pepper for our son. - 11/14/07


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    O.K.
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    it was ok i will cut down on the oregano the next time i make it - 10/28/07


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    Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    It was ok little to much oregeno, mot sure if i will have again. - 9/25/07


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    Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I thought it was good but felt it needed something else. Too much oregano for our tastes. I used boneless pork chops. - 9/25/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I added garlic and a touch of splenda brown sugar and use it on any pork. - 8/25/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Made the porkchops and they were great! Would definitely make again. Even my hubby liked them. - 8/12/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very nice rub- added some ground black pepper and served w/black bean and corn salad MMMMM - 7/4/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    The seasoning made a crisp crust on the outside of the pork tenderloin, keeping the meat juicy inside. - 6/16/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I tried this recipe and it came out very good! I used the pork chops instead of the tenderloin and it was great. Will make again soon. - 5/21/07


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    Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was a good dish. One of the few tenderloin dishes that doesn't require OJ. I'd recommend it. - 4/23/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I liked the blend of spices and the kids even enjoyed it. - 3/19/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My daughters both love this recipe. I am always trying to find healthier recipes that they will eat also. This one was a homerun with no hint of turned up noses. Thank you so much. - 1/22/11


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    O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    The Chili was a little to much for my liking, thanks for the recipe - 1/5/11


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this for my lunch tomorrow & was really pleased with how EASY it was!!! - 11/25/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy quick and tasty! - 9/9/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love this dish! So do my kids and hubby. This is a keeper. - 7/29/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was really great. Loved the easiness and the moist. - 6/23/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was pretty good, very similar to a rub recipe I use. I did add a bit of fresh minced garlic to it. I would make this again. - 6/18/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have never made pork tenderloin and have to admit that I was a bit put off by the look of it when I took it out of the package (as was my husband). However, I followed the instructions for broiling and couldn't believe how tender and tasty it was! I will definately make this again! - 6/10/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Thanks to the Flavor Wave, this is the most tender and juicy pork loin I have ever cooked. I needed a little salt post-cooking, but I'll figure out a way to enhance flavor without it. Boosted the chili powder & added a little cayenne--we like it spicy in my household. ;-) But very tasty. - 5/29/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I cooked this in the oven, on Friday, broiled the last 10 minutes and it was wonderful. Had leftovers tonight and it was still great! - 5/2/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Finally! I had a chance to make this for lunch. Delicious! - 4/5/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I thought this receipe was wonderful. I cooked it in the oven though...350 for 1 1/2 hours. It was awesome. - 3/18/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    great! the flavor was awsome! thanks - 3/11/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is a wonderful recipe. It is so easy and very, very tasty! - 3/6/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Pretty good. Would make again - 3/1/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I didn't have oregano so I just left it off. Tasted pretty good on chops. Will make again with oregano. - 2/27/10


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    O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was too spicy but then we usually don't put spices on our meat except for salt and pepper. - 1/30/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I baked in the oven -very good! - 1/19/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this was amazing i found nothing wrong with the seasoning I used the rub and both top and bottom. Came up juicy and flavorful with have this again most definitely - 1/9/10


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    O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    It was alright but needed more flavor. Maybe instead of a rub, marinate the tenderloin. - 10/14/09


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Had this tonight & enjoyed it. On our propane grill we quickly found that the LOW temperature was best (& the boneless chops were still done in 15 mins.). Yummy. - 9/13/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty. - 5/4/09


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    These are good - 5/20/21


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    O.K.
    Not bad, but really, the meat is so good, now, compared to ten years ago, it is easy to fix. Old recipe. - 5/2/21


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    Very Good
    Very good! - 4/9/21


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    Very Good
    Excellent! I am not a meat eater but I found this really great. - 2/4/21


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    delicious - 1/21/21


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    :) - 1/14/21


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    yummy - 1/6/21


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    Very Good
    tasty - 11/15/20


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    Very Good
    Very good! - 8/23/20


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    Incredible!
    This is delicious! I added a little bit of grated lemon peel. My kids loved it! - 7/10/20


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    My mother use to make this! - 6/28/20


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    Sounds delicious. - 6/14/20


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    Incredible!
    Tried on pork chops as the picture shows and it was very good. Of course cooked a lot less - 3/29/20


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    I tweaked it just a bit using some some spices that I had on hand. It was very good! - 3/29/20


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    O.K.
    Great - 1/20/20


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    Very Good
    Very flavorable - 1/19/20


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    Incredible!
    Easy to make and delicious! This is a staple in my recipe box. I like to add a bit more garlic though - I love garlic! Also added a ground black & red pepper mix to the recipe for some kick. - 12/26/19


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    I followed a suggestion to use fresh garlic and since I did not have oregano, I used fresh rosemary and coriander leaves together with mint. Yummy!! - 12/8/19


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    Made this for dinner. It was delicious!!!! - 11/2/19


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    Looks delicious! Will have to add to my "to make" list. - 10/5/19


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    Incredible!
    we love these... I added some salt and pepper... - 9/29/19


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    Looks great. We enjoy pork chops and this is a new way to season for us. - 9/27/19


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    There is no bone in the tenderloin like in the photo. - 9/27/19


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    sounds yummy - 9/26/19


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    I used ths on pork chops but I cut the chili powder down to 2 tsp. and it was excellent. I think 4 tsp. would have made it too spicy for my taste. - 8/29/19


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    Good
    Tasty - 8/23/19


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    Looks delicoius - 5/20/19


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    Awesome recipe! - 3/31/19


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    very good - 3/30/19


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    Very Good
    Awesome! - 3/26/19


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    I will absolutely do this on the grill when the snowdrifts melt! - 3/6/19


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    Very Good
    hubby enjoyedthis - 11/10/18


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    This looks very good. I saved it to my collection so I can make it after I grocery shop. - 11/9/18


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    Not bad, better on the grill than in the oven. - 10/19/18


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    Very Good
    This was really delicious. - 9/25/18


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    Yum! - 9/25/18


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    - 8/21/18


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    Very Good
    This is really really good. I did add onion powder and a bit of rosemary to the rub. - 8/16/18


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    Nice - 8/7/18