Get ready to elevate your grilling game! This video dives headfirst into the art of grilling succulent pork tenderloin on a Weber gas grill, promising an epic culinary experience. We’ll cover everything from selecting the perfect, all-natural pork tenderloins and expertly trimming away the silver skin for optimal tenderness, to creating a mouthwatering flavor profile with bacon grease, Oink rub, and a delicious Blues Hog honey mustard glaze. Learn the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of smoky flavor and juicy texture, using Weber applewood chips and a smoker box for an added touch of magic. The step-by-step instructions will guide you through the entire process, from prep work to achieving that ideal internal temperature.
This video is your passport to mastering the art of grilling incredibly flavorful pork tenderloin. Forget dry, tough meat – prepare for a juicy, smoky masterpiece that will impress even the most discerning palates. Ready to embark on this delicious journey? Let's dive into the detailed, step-by-step instructions below.
Preparation and Safety Guidelines
- Weber gas grill
- sharp knife
- steel
- smoker box
- paper towels
- gloves
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) to ensure it's safely cooked. Don't rely on visual cues alone.
- Never leave the grill unattended, especially when grilling, and keep children and pets away from the hot grill.
- Allow the pork tenderloin to rest for at least 5-10 minutes after grilling before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful final product.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- two pork tenderloins (all-natural, no injection or solution), bacon grease, Oink rub, Blues Hog honey mustard.
Trim Silver Skin
- Trim the silver skin from the pork tenderloins using a sharp knife. Wiggle the knife under the skin and carefully remove it.
Trim Silver Skin Apply Bacon Grease
- Apply a tablespoon of bacon grease to each tenderloin, coating evenly. Roll the tenderloins in the grease on the paper towels to remove excess.
Apply Bacon Grease Season with Oink Rub
- Season the tenderloins with Oink rub, ensuring complete coverage.
Season with Oink Rub Preheat Grill and Prepare Smoker Box
- Preheat the Weber gas grill to 400°F. Place the smoker box with apple wood chips on top of the flavorizer bars.
Preheat Grill and Prepare Smoker Box Initial Grill Time
- Place the pork tenderloins on the grill and cook for 10 minutes on the first side.
Initial Grill Time Add Wood Chips & Rotate
- Add a handful and a half of dry apple wood chips to the smoker box.
- Rotate the tenderloins and continue cooking. Check the internal temperature; it should reach 118°F after about 15 minutes.
Add Wood Chips & Rotate Continue Cooking to Target Temperature
- Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (about 23 minutes total).
Rest & Glaze
- Remove the pork tenderloins from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Brush the rested tenderloins with Blues Hog honey mustard.
Rest & Glaze Slice and Serve
- Slice and serve.
Slice and Serve
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Tips
- Use a thin-bladed knife for precision when trimming the silver skin.
- Season as lightly or heavily as you prefer.
- Using dry wood chips results in a cleaner, smoother smoke flavor.
- The amount of smoke depends on the quantity of wood chips used.