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Grilled pork loin sliced on a wooden cutting board. Slices are fanned out to show interior texture.

Grilled Pork Loin with Garlic Rub

Samantha Erb
My grilled pork loin gets a beautiful seared garlicky crust using just 7 ingredients. It's easy and perfect for summer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 202 kcal

Equipment

  • charcoal or gas grill

Ingredients

Pork:

  • 2 1/4 pounds pork loin

Seasoning Blend:

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Using paper towels, pat the pork loin dry and brush the pork with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, mix the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper then gently press it into all sides of the pork.
  • (optional) Place the pork in the fridge, uncovered, for about 30 minutes to let the seasoning dry out for a better crusting.
  • Remove the pork from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before grilling.
  • Set one side of the grill to hot (350-400F) and keep one side of the grill cold. If using charcoal, move all the hot charcoal to one side of the grill.
  • Place the pork loin on the cool side of the grill (away from direct heat). Close the grill and cook it for 30-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140F using a meat thermometer.
  • Move the pork to the hot side of the grill for a 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway between to get some sear on the outside, if desired.
  • Remove the pork loin from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes. During this time, carryover cooking will bring the internal temperature up to approximately 145 degrees F.

Notes

  • For Charcoal Grill:
    • Light your charcoal and let it ash over, then push the coals to one side (hot side). Leave the other side empty (cool side).
    • Cover the grill and preheat it to 350-400F.
  • For Gas Grill:
    • Preheat the grill to medium heat (350-400F), then turn on burners on one side only (hot side). Leave the other side off (cool side).

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 29gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 499mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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