Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Jerk Seasoning (Gluten-Free)

Submitted by jessymroberts

"From Delight Gluten Free Magazine, Summer 2009. Posted for ZWT5, Caribbean region. Prep/cook time does not include marinating time (6-8 hours), so plan in advance."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 tenderloin
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 16 ounces pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

directions

1. Start with a well trimmed tenderloin making sure to remove any of the "silver" skin from the surface. The silver skin is a shiny membrane you typically find on tenderloins. Once you've trimmed the ternderloin you're ready to prepare your jerk rub.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the thyme, dried onion, allspice, cracked black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Coat tenderloin lightly with oil and rub seasoning onto meat. Set aside to marinate (wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6-8 hours).
3. Prepare grill for direct heat grilling over high heat. Once grill is hot place marinated pork onto the hottest part of the grill and cook the tenderloin for about 3 minutes on each of its four sides. Cook just until the pork feels firm and springs back when pressed or an instant-read thermometer reads 145*F when inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin. Be careful not to overcook it.
4. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Slice in about 3/4" slices and serve.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

We really enjoyed your jerk rub NELady. It is very similiar to one that my dil brings me from Jamaica. So many awesome flavors with a nice little kick. Made as written, marinaded the pork overnight. It was so good. My bbq is frozen right now, so I baked it in the oven. It worked perfectly, thank you for sharing this lovely recipe that I can't wait to make for my family. Made FYC tag game.

 

[kellychris]

This was DELICIOUS!! I used my crockpot, as it is too hot to go outside. I cut the tenderloin into 6 pieces, but I don't think that's necessary, as it falls apart anyway. I added about 1/2 cup water, and then used recipe#156341,which I had leftover from ZWT5. The result was EXTRAORDINARY!! Thanks so much!! Made for Gnome tag.