IIFYM Recipe- BBQ Pork Tenderloin

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IIFYM Recipe

IIFYM Recipe- BBQ Pork Tenderloin w/ Grilled Cabbage Salad

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN
  • 1/2 cup prechopped onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) package prechopped peppers
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar (divided)
  • 3/4 cup water (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablesppon plus 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup kethcup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 (1lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed
GRILLED CABBAGE SALAD
  • 2 lb head red cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
  • Cooking Spray
  • 6 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chive
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
  2. Combine onion and peppers in a bowl. Bring 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a small sauce pan over medium high heat. Pour vinegar mixture over peppers, let stand for 15 min. Drain
  3. Bring remaining 1/4 cup vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ketchup, and next 6 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Cook 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Place 1/2 cup sauce in a small bowl to reserve
  4. Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork with remaining salt. Add pork to grill; grill 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush pork with remaining sauce; Grill 5 minutes or until meat reaches 140 degrees
  5.  Add cabbage to grill for 12 minutes or until lightly charred.
  6. Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over cabbage

Macro Breakdown

Serves 4 (serving size 3 oz of pork and 2 tablespoons of sauce)

BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN                  

Calories– 255

Protein-25 grams

Carbs- 28 grams

Fat- 3.6 grams

Fiber- 2 grams

GRILLED CABBAGE SALAD

Serves 4 (serving size 2 wedges and 2 1/2 tablespoons of dressing)

Calories-141

Protein-3 grams

Carbs- 19 grams

Fat-6.2 grams

Fiber-5 grams

Helpful Tips

  • While the grill is preheating, take advantage of the time by preparing the relish and the sauce while you wait.
  • Cook the cabbage and the pork
  • Save any extra sauce and use for later as a go-to condiment