Question: How long do you grill pork tenderloin per pound

At the Amateur Chef we are dedicated to providing you not only with great recipes but also valuable cooking tips and tricks, and in this article we will address the question most frequently asked of us which is how long do you grill pork tenderloin per pound?

Before we get to the answer, we want to point out a few important pork cooking facts. Pork must be properly cooked to prevent trichinosis, a parasitic disease caused by eating raw or undercooked pork (although this parasite is very rare in North American and Europe). Without getting too complicated, the trichinosis infection can cause nausea, diarrhea, fever and chills, and in extremely rare cases may even lead to death.

Although pork needs to be be well cooked, it should not be overcooked since the meat will dry out and be tough. Cooking Pork at lower temperatures produces a more tender and juicy result than cooking at high temperatures. If you really prefer to grill your pork tenderloin then using an instant read thermometer will take the guesswork out of cooking.

Now in answer to your question, pork tenderloin should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170F. If roasting at 325F it will take 35-40 minutes per pound for a small pork tenderloin or 30-35 minutes per pound for a large pork tenderloin. If grilling on medium heat it will take approximately 20 minutes per pound.

Always let your pork tenderloin rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and slice the meat against the grain.

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