Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri

Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri

Originally from Argentina, chimichurri sauce is a green sauce that uses a variety of herbs, garlic, oil and vinegar. It can also be used as a marinade.

Recipe by Family Spice

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapenos (optional)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup plus 1 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)

 

  1. In a small bowl combine:
    • 8 garlic cloves
    • 1 jalapenos, seeded & diced (optional)
    • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
    • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1/4 cup lime juice
    • 1 tsp kosher salt
    • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  2. Whisk in:
    • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  3. Mix well and set aside at room temperature.
  4. Reserve 1/2 cup of chimichurri to serve.
  5. In a large sealable plastic bag or bowl combine:
    • remainder of chimichurri
    • 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each), trimmed of excess fat, patted dry
  6. Marinate pork and place bag in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  8. Remove pork from marinade and place pork in a roasting pan.
  9. Bake 40 minutes, or until meat thermometer
    reaches 160 degrees.
  10. To grill, remove the pork from the marinade, wiping off any excess.
  11. Season both sides with:
    • salt and pepper
  12. Drizzle tenderloins with:
    • approximately 1 TBS olive oil
  13. Place tenderloins on the hottest part of the barbecue grill for 4 minutes per side, until well charred.
  14. Allow the tenderloin to rest for about 5 minutes prior to slicing.
  15. Serve tenderloins with the reserved chimichurri at the table.

 

Family Spice Recipe for Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri

 

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30-40 min, plus 30 min marinate time

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4 to 6

Serving Size: approximately 2 slices

Serving Suggestions: Other great herbs to mix in: cilantro, oregano and thyme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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