Easy Pork Tenderloin Marinade Recipe (BBQ + Soy)

The simplest and most tasteful Pork tenderloin marinade You’ll ever try The Pork tenderloin marinade recipe is sweet and salty and consists of BBQ sauce, soy sauce and garlic.

Tasty pork tenderloin marinade

Chewy, chewy, tasteless pork tenderloin NO MORE! This really is the most flavorful pork tenderloin marinade that will make your pork juicy and so flavorful.

Combine your marinade and let the pork sit in it for 4-12 hours and your taste buds will indulge. This marinade is made with 3 simple ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make.

Once you’ve marinated your pork tenderloin, choose the cooking method you’re most passionate about and dinner will be ready in no time!

PS: This really is the best pork tenderloin marinade for grilling. That’s the cooking method we used in these photos!

What is in this pork tenderloin marinade?

This three ingredient pork tenderloin marinade is so delicious. best part? You probably have all the ingredients on hand.

Note: This recipe is for 2 pounds. Pork tenderloin. We used 2 1 pounds. pork fillets.

• Soy sauce: Soy sauce adds a delicious saltiness to this marinade. You can also use regular soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, or tamari (for a gluten-free option).
• BBQ sauce: Choose your favorite BBQ sauce. We prefer a sweeter BBQ sauce to balance out the soy sauce, but you can choose smoky or salty too. Your decision!
• Chopped Garlic: If in doubt, add garlic.

How to marinate pork tenderloin

Are you ready to learn how to make the best pork tenderloin marinade recipe? It takes a whole 10 minutes. Let’s do it:

1. First mix together the BBQ sauce, soy sauce and chopped garlic. Mix to combine.
2. Transfer your pork tenderloin(s) to a container such as a casserole dish, gallon-sized plastic bag, or stasher bag.
3. Then pour the marinade over the pork. Make sure the pork is completely covered in marinade, then remove as much as possible from your container. Seal.
4. Place the pork in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours to marinate.

How long should you marinate pork tenderloin?

Pork tenderloin tastes best when marinated for at least 4 hours or overnight. If you’re short on time, marinate your pork for at least 30 minutes.

If using a citrus or vinegar marinade, marinate your pork for a maximum of 4 hours. The acid can break down the pork, making it tough and tough.

Cooking methods for pork tenderloin

This really is the perfect marinade for grilled pork tenderloin, but it’s also perfect for baking, instant pot, sous vide, and every other cooking method out there! Here is a brief summary of each of these methods.

Grilled: Preheat grill to 400°F. Grill the pork tenderloin over direct heat for about 12 minutes, turning halfway through. Grill until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Check out our Grilled Pork Tenderloin recipe.

Baked: Fry the pork tenderloin in butter until brown. Then bake at 400ºF for about 10 minutes, flip and bake an additional 12-16 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145ºF. Check out our Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe.

Instant Pot: Use the sear function to sear the pork tenderloin for a few minutes on each side, until brown. Then pour the chicken broth over the pork and deglaze the pan. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Check out our Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin recipe.

air fryer: Air roast the pork fillet at 200°C for 20-22 minutes, turning halfway through. Check out our Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin recipe.

Sous vide: Place the pork tenderloin and pork tenderloin marinade in a vacuum sealed bag and remove the air. Heat your water bath to 145°F and cook pork tenderloin for 3 hours. Possibility of searing pork for a few minutes on both sides after cooking. Check out our sous vide pork tenderloin recipe.

FAQ

Can I freeze this pork tenderloin marinade?

Freeze your pork tenderloin right in the marinade so you can thaw and cook whenever you want. We recommend using a gallon sized plastic bag.

1. Place the marinade and pork tenderloin in the gallon-sized bag.
2. Remove and seal as much air as possible.
3. Write “pork tenderloin” on the front of the bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to cook, let it thaw completely, then use your favorite cooking method.