Pork Tenderloin Marinade
This Pork Tenderloin Marinade adds 1g protein and 69 calories per serving — a flavour foundation rather than a standalone meal. Quick-prep sauce covers 4 servings, working as a base for grilled or roasted pork dishes throughout your week. Use it to elevate lean protein cuts while keeping macros clean for strict tracking.
Ingredients
- •Pork Tenderloin, Boneless
The leanest pork cut. Do not confuse with pork loin (wider, fattier).
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(60g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(45g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Maple syrup(30g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1Pat the pork dry and trim away the sliver skin (the tough piece of membrane that is on one end of one side of the tenderloin). Trim away excess fat. Place the pork in a sturdy ziptop bag.
- 2In a small bowl or liquid measuring up with a spout, stir together the marinade ingredients.
- 3Pour the marinade into the bag, then seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Move the bag around a bit so the pork is evenly coated, then place the bag in a shallow dish.
- 4Marinade pork tenderloin for at least 2 hour or up to 1 day in the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes prior to cooking. See Baked Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, and Smoked Pork Tenderloin for three excellent ways to make pork tenderloin.
Nutrition — Per Serving
69
calories
1g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 137 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.1g
4 servings per batch · ~41g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pork Tenderloin Marinade have?
This marinade sauce contains only 1g of protein per serving and 69 calories total. It's designed as a flavor component to pair with protein sources, not as a protein contributor itself.
How long does Pork Tenderloin Marinade take to prepare?
Prep time is quick with minimal active cooking needed to develop the marinade flavors on the stovetop. You can batch this for 4 servings, making it efficient for marinating multiple pork cuts at once.
Is Pork Tenderloin Marinade good for fat loss?
At 69 calories and 4g fat per serving, this marinade is lean enough to use on fat loss phases without impacting your daily calorie budget. Apply it to grilled pork tenderloin to keep meals under control while adding flavor.
