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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Romaine Salad

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork.  The opinions and text are all mine.

Whether I’m cooking for my family or entertaining friends for a lovely evening on the patio, pork is one of my favorite things to grill!  I have a go-to homemade teriyaki marinade that I use frequently as well as a balsamic rosemary marinade that we all love but I also like to make it super easy sometimes and buy Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork.  I recently grilled a Smithfield Hardwood Smoked Bacon and Cracked Black Pepper Marinated Pork Tenderloin with grilled romaine salad and it was the most delicious dinner!  While it looked pretty gourmet, it was actually incredibly easy and required very little prep … which is my favorite kind of meal!

grilled pork tenderloin with grilled romaine salad

I popped over to my local United Supermarket to buy Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork.  Found in the fresh meat section, Smithfield Fresh Pork is perfect any night and so flavorful when cooked on the grill.

In addition to the marinated pork, for this recipe you’ll also need romaine lettuce heads, red onion, goat cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, and fresh thyme.  If you’re growing other herbs in your garden this summer, substitute one of those instead.

ingredients for grilled pork tenderloin with grilled romaine salad

To cook the pork, preheat the grill to medium heat then grill the pork tenderloin until the inside temperature reaches about 160 degrees.  To avoid overcooking the outside, I like to grill it on the upper rack.  This marinated pork tenderloin also has pieces of bacon all over the outside {is your mouth watering yet?} so keeping it on the top rack will keep the bacon from burning as well

grilled smithfield hardwood smoked bacon and cracked black pepper pork tenderloin

While the pork tenderloin is grilling, prepare the salad.  If you haven’t had grilled salad before, you’re in for a treat!  Lightly charring the romaine heads brings out a delicious flavor and makes an ordinary salad a bit more unique!

To prepare the salad, cut the romaine lettuce heads in half lengthwise, dice the red onion, crumble the goat cheese, and remove the leaves from the fresh thyme.

Brush the cut side of the romaine with a very thin layer of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Stir together 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 2 teaspoons olive oil and set aside.

ingredients for grilled romaine salad

When the pork tenderloin is fully cooked, place the romaine cut side down on the grill for 1-2 minutes or until lightly charred then remove both the meat and the lettuce.

grilled dinner ideas

Sprinkle the romaine with the diced onion, crumbled goat cheese, and thyme …

grilled romaine salad with balsamic dressing

… then drizzle lightly with the balsamic olive oil mixture.

grilled romaine salad with goat cheese and red onion

Slice the pork tenderloin and cut the romaine heads in half if desired then allow family or friends to serve themselves.  Add a loaf of French bread …

grilled bacon and black pepper pork tenderloin

… and you have a completely simple summer meal that looks gourmet!  Summer entertaining doesn’t get much easier than that!

grilled pork tenderloin and romaine salad

Are you ready to get grilling? Be sure to check out the Smithfield website to find more delicious grilling recipes!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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