One of my favorite parts about summer is the long evenings perfect for dinners with friends and neighbors. We’ll throw almost anything on the grill, but pork tenderloin is frequently on the menu when we entertain.
Grilling pork tenderloin could not be simpler. I use the 7-6-5 method, which refers to the amount of time each side gets. With the burners on high, grill the pork seven minutes on the first side, six minutes on the second side, and then five minutes with the grill turned off and the lid closed. It comes out around 150 degrees, which is perfectly cooked for us (USDA recommends a minimum of 145 degrees). As always, let any grilled meat rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- 1 pork tenderloin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons assorted fresh herbs, chopped (rosemary, sage, thyme, chives)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Sprinkle salt and pepper liberally over both sides of the pork tenderloin.
- Over high heat, grill the pork 18 minutes, according to the 7-6-5 method. Seven minutes on the first side, 6 minutes on the second side, then 5 minutes with the grill off.
- To make the herb butter, soften 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in the microwave.
- Stir in about 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the butter over the pork when it comes off the grill and wrap the tenderloin in foil to allow the butter to melt all over the pork while it rests.
- Slice the pork tenderloin into 1/2 inch slices for serving
Getting to Know Your ARWB Foodies
Amy James
Our Everyday Dinners
What food reminds you of childhood?
Chicken Spaghetti always reminds me of big church potlucks and cold winter nights. It’s really a comfort food for me. I have a Chicken Spaghetti Makeover recipe that is fabulous.
What is your favorite international cuisine?
. Mexican food, hands down. Who doesn’t like a dinner that starts with chips and salsa?
What is always in your refrigerator at home?
Milk, butter, and eggs. With these ingredients you can make a meal or a dessert.
What is your most used cookbook?
The Gourmet Cookbook. It’s tried and true recipes from Gourmet Magazine.
What is your favorite kitchen gadget?
The microplane.
Do you have a favorite food indulgence?
French fries.
What is your go-to ingredient that you use time and time again?
I believe that a pinch of salt makes everything taste better.
What is your favorite food meal to cook at home?
Spaghetti. Only because I know my kids will always be happy with the meal.
What is a cooking tip that you would like to share with beginning cooks?
Just get in the kitchen and practice, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
When you’re not cooking, what are your favorite pastimes?
spending time with family, snow skiing, and chain watching Netflix
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Amy is a wife, mother, home cook, amateur gardener and MBA who blogs at Our Everyday Dinners. She chronicles her success and struggles in the kitchen preparing healthy and del icious dinners
She started cooking much more for her family eight years ago after Kate was born, and now, every night after she cooks, she snaps a photo of what she made her family for dinner. She uses her blog to inspire people to cook healthy and delicious meals for their families. for her family of 5, which includes her husband, John, and children, Kate, Abby and Alex.
Amy’s blog has been featured on iVillage, Dole.com, Tasty Kitchen, KNWA, Yummly, BlogHer, Marzetti Kitchens, FoxNewsEdge, Parents Playground, NWAMotherlode, Arkansas Women Bloggers, and numerous blogs.