Quick Answer: How long do you cook a pork loin? 22 to 23 minutes per pound or until 165 degree internal temperature.
The grill time of pork loin varies upon the size of meat and the heat of the grill. The ideal cooking environment is medium to hot indirect heat leaving a core temperature of 160 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit. The simplest technique to check if the pork is finished cooking is to use a meat thermometer. If one is not available, the standard grilling time of a pork loin is 22-23 minutes per pound. Grilling pork can dry the meat out so baste often with your favorite sauce or marinade.
Tips and Tricks to Cooking Pork Tenderloin:
Use A Meat Thermometer – These are essential in every kitchen. When cooking pork, the safest method to ensure healthy eating is to take the inner temperature of the meat. To achieve the ideal 165 degree core temperature, pull the tenderloin out of the oven and away from the heat at 155 degrees and let the roast sit for ten minutes (the last bit of cooking will happen internally within the meat). Remember, the National Pork Board recommends cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160 degrees for safe eating.
Flavor the Meat: Pork dries out as it cooks so flavor your meat with your favorite dry rub, wet marinade, or combination of the two.
Defrost the Meat: Don’t cook frozen pork. Thaw and defrost the pork loin first.
Rest After Cooking: You’ve waited this long for the pork tenderloin to finish cooking, wait another ten minutes. Let the finished roast breathe and cool before serving.