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    Traeger Pork Tenderloin

    Published: Sep 7, 2023 by Mollie · 1 Comment

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    This Traeger Pork Tenderloin only requires six ingredients and cooks in about half an hour. It's moist, flavorful, healthy, and so easy. It's truly the perfect weeknight Traeger recipe.

    A cutting board with a pork tenderloin topped with green garnish.
    Jump to:
    • What is a Pork Tenderloin?
    • Why We Love This Pork
    • Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Top Tips
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Side Dish Ideas
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    What is a Pork Tenderloin?

    The pork tenderloin is a long, skinny, and boneless cut of meat from a muscle on the backbone of a pig. It's lean and tender and generally cooks quickly due to it's small size.

    Pork tenderloin is different from pork loin, which is wide, flat, and can be either boneless or bone-in. Pork loin is slightly less lean than pork tenderloin and takes longer to cook due to it's larger size.

    Why We Love This Pork

    It's easy: We marinate our pork in store-bought (or homemade, if that's your jam) salad dressing for a few hours, throw on some of our favorite seasonings (which you probably already have in your pantry), then cook it in our Traeger for about half an hour and it's the most flavorful, delicious pork tenderloin ever.

    It pairs well with anything: This is a clean-out-your-fridge kind of recipe, because you can pair it with anything. I usually just use up whatever veggies we already have in our fridge and throw in a bag of frozen Jasmine rice for some starch.

    It's foolproof: You can't mess this pork up. It's perfectly moist and flavorful every single time.

    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

    Ingredients for Traeger pork tenderloin on a countertop. Pictured is spices, Italian salad dressing, and a raw pork tenderloin.

    Pork tenderloin: When choosing a pork tenderloin, look for one that has a little bit of fat marbling and is pink-ish in color. For this recipe, stay away from any pork tenderloins that are already packaged in a marinade or brine. We do not recommend substituting a different cut of meat.

    Italian salad dressing: You can use your favorite brand of Italian salad dressing or make your own. We love Primal Kitchen Italian Salad Dressing, but use whatever you know and love. We've also tried this recipe with Greek Dressing and it works just as well.

    See recipe card for full ingredient list and amounts.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step 1: Add the salad dressing and pork tenderloin to a gallon baggie and shake to combine. Then refrigerate for at least an hour and up to 24 hours.

    Pork tenderloin in a gallon baggie filled with Italian salad dressing.

    Step 2: Preheat your Traeger or pellet grill to 425°F and remove your pork tenderloin from the refrigerator. Place it on a plate and allow it to come to room temperature.

    Step 3: Season both sides of the pork evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

    Seasoned raw pork tenderloin on a plate.

    Step 4: Place the pork directly on the grill grates of your Traeger and cook for 30 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F), flipping halfway. Do not overcook your pork or it will be dry—remove it from the heat as soon as it comes to temperature.

    Pork tenderloin cooking on a Traeger grill.

    Step 5: Allow your pork to rest for about 10 minutes before cutting it. We like to cut ours into ½-inch thick slices.

    A plate of cut up pork tenderloin topped with green garnish.

    Top Tips

    • Marinate the pork as long as you have time to, up to 24 hours. The longer it marinates, the more moist and flavorful it will be.
    • Try to keep the temperature on your Traeger steady for the duration of the cooking time. Minimize the amount of time you leave the lid open.
    • Allow your pork to rest about 10 minutes before cutting into it. Otherwise, all the juices will flow out and leave you with dry pork.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I make this pork on a normal grill?

    Yes! Follow the same instructions on a gas or charcoal grill, keeping the temperature of the grill around a constant 425°F and checking the internal temperature of the pork often.

    How do I store the leftovers?

    Store the leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. To reheat, cook in a pan over medium heat until warm. We also like cutting the leftovers into small cubes and using it in dishes like fried rice.

    How long does it take to cook pork tenderloin on the Traeger?

    Pork tenderloin cooks in about 30 minutes at 425°F on the Traeger.

    Side Dish Ideas

    These side dishes pair perfectly with this recipe:

    • A plate full of baked potatoes. One is topped with sour cream, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
      Traeger Smoked Baked Potatoes
    • A bowl of horseradish cauliflower mash with melted butter and green garnish.
      Horseradish Cauliflower Mash
    • Air fryer baby carrots in a serving bowl topped with green garnish.
      Air Fryer Baby Carrots
    • A bowl of Italian salad with a fork on the side.
      Simple Italian Salad
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    A cutting board with cut up pork tenderloin topped with green garnish.

    Traeger Pork Tenderloin


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    5 from 1 review

    • Author: Mollie
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    Description

    This Traeger Pork Tenderloin only requires six ingredients and cooks in about half an hour. It's moist, flavorful, healthy, and so easy. It's truly the perfect weeknight Traeger or pellet grill recipe.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    1.5 pound pork tenderloin

    8 ounces Italian salad dressing

    1 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon black pepper

    ½ teaspoon paprika

    ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    ½ teaspoon onion powder


    Instructions

    1. Add the salad dressing and pork tenderloin to a gallon baggie and shake to combine. Then refrigerate for at least an hour and up to 24 hours.
    2. Preheat your Traeger or pellet grill to 425°F and remove your pork tenderloin from the refrigerator. Place it on a plate and allow it to come to room temperature. 
    3. Season both sides of the pork evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    4. Place the pork directly on the grill grates of your Traeger and cook for 30 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F), flipping halfway. Do not overcook your pork or it will be dry—remove it from the heat as soon as it comes to temperature. 
    5. Allow your pork to rest for about 10 minutes before cutting it. We like to cut ours into ½-inch thick slices.  

    Notes

    Nutritional information is only an estimate. 

    Marinate the pork as long as you have time to, up to 24 hours. The longer it marinates, the more moist and flavorful it will be. 

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Grilling
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ of tenderloin
    • Calories: 217
    • Sugar: 5.1 g
    • Sodium: 1312.4 mg
    • Fat: 4.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 6 g
    • Protein: 36.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 111.6 mg

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    1. Michael says

      September 07, 2023 at 9:54 pm

      absolutely love this recipe!

      ★★★★★

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