Brush turkey tenderloin with olive oil, and rub with brown sugar mixture. Grill turkey, covered with grill lid, over 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat 10 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
How Long To Cook Turkey Tenderloin
That really depends on how thick your pieces are. Use a meat thermometer to cook to 165 degrees, and be sure to do so. But it typically takes 9 to 10 minutes per side on a grill set to a high temperature.
You can use the homemade rub in the recipe below or your favorite store bought rub. But generously coat the turkey with the seasoning. This is what gives it all the flavor.
Preheat the grill to high heat.
Once the grill is hot, place the turkey on the grill.
Cook for about 9-10 minutes per side. This varies depending on how thick the cut of meat is. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part, and when it reaches 165 degrees you are done.
Brush on your favorite barbecue sauce during the last couple minutes of cooking time so it gets nice and golden and delicious.
Serve with even more barbecue sauce on the side.
How to Make Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with Brown Sugar and Whole Grain Mustard
It’s so easy to make a tasty, flavorful turkey tenderloin. Here’s how!.
Prepare the marinade/finishing sauce. Whisk together the brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and spices/seasonings. Set aside 1/3 cup to use later as the finishing sauce.
Marinate. Pour the rest of the brown sugar & mustard mixture over the tenderloins to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Sear the tenderloin. Allow the tenderloin to sit on the counter while you prepare the grill. Make sure the grill grates are scrubbed clean and oiled. Place the tenderloin on the hot grill grates and sear for 4 minutes on one side, or until there are beautiful char marks.
Continue grilling. Flip each tenderloin, reduce the heat to medium, and grill for 8 minutes. Rotate on the same side then continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160° F.
Allow to rest. Transfer the tenderloins to a platter. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Top with the reserved brown sugar-mustard mixture.
Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with Brown Sugar and Whole Grain Mustard Yield:
Enjoy this Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with Brown Sugar and Whole Grain Mustard with your favorite sides for a simple but elegant dinner. It’s flavorful, tender, and simple to prepare. It’s ideal for both Thanksgiving and summer grilling.
3 lbs. turkey tenderloins (The four tenderloins in my photographs were approximately .75 lbs each.)
In a medium bowl, whisk the brown sugar, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, cumin, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Reserve 1/3 cup of mixture to drizzle over turkey right before serving.
Place turkey tenderloins in a medium bowl or pan that is low and wide. Pour remaining brown sugar and mustard mixture over the top and turn tenderloins to coat completely. Cover bowl/pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate tenderloins for 1 hour. Remove from refrigerator, uncover, and let sit on counter while heating the grill.
Heat grill to high heat. Make sure grates are scrubbed clean and then oiled. (To oil the grates, add some canola oil to a small bowl. Then fold a heavy paper towel a few times to make a smaller square. With a tongs, grasp the folded paper towel and dip it into the oil until the paper towel is drenched. Then run the paper towel over the grates, repeating until all grill grates are thoroughly oiled.) Then turn heat down a bit, to medium-high. Place “beauty” side of each turkey tenderloin face-down on the grill grates. Sear for about 4 minutes, until there are beautiful charred grill lines. Using a metal turner, carefully turn each tenderloin over, taking care to not tear the turkey surface by gently working the turner to scrape and lift turkey from grates. Reduce heat to medium and grill for about 8 minutes. Rotate tenderloins on same side (dont flip them over – you want to preserve those pretty grill marks!) after 5 minutes. Then reduce heat to medium low and grill until internal temperature of thickest part of tenderloins reaches 160° F. Grill time should be about 40 minutes total, for tenderloins that weigh about 3/4 pound each. Adjust all times for tenderloins that are larger or smaller.
Remove tenderloins to a platter to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice tenderloins and then drizzle reserved brown sugar and whole grain mustard mixture over the top. Serve hot to warm.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. Calculate once more using your own preferred calculator if it determines your health.
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This article was sponsored by Minnesota Turkey and produced in cooperation with them.
FAQ
Is turkey tenderloin the same as turkey breast?
Turkey tenderloin is a boneless, skinless part of the turkey. It’s a thick strip of meat between the turkey breast. So, it’s not the same thing as turkey breast. Because the meat on that part of the bird doesn’t get much exercise, it is tender.
How long does it take to grill a turkey breast on the grill?
Cook over high heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until thoroughly cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove from grill. Let stand 20 minutes. Transfer turkey to platter or carving board to slice.
How long does it take to grill a boneless skinless turkey breast?
Turkey should be covered and grilled for 20 minutes with the skin side down over a drip pan or the unheated side of a gas grill at a temperature of 4 to 6 inches. Cover the grill and cook for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, or until the turkey’s center is thoroughly cooked and the juices run clear.
How do you grill a turkey breast on a gas grill?
Grill with lid closed. Adjust temperature of BBQ to achieve 350-375F (176. 7-190C). Turn the breast 180 degrees after 30 minutes to bring the other side of the turkey closer to the heat (for even cooking). Depending on the size of the turkey, grill for a total of 45 to 60 minutes.
