Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri
By Marge Perry & David BonomThe Chimichurri (which can easily be doubled) keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, and is also wonderful drizzled over salmon, served with shrimp, red meat and chicken.
- Course: Entrée
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INGREDIENTS
- Sauce
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pork
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
- For the Sauce: Combine the cilantro, basil, oil, garlic, juice, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender
- For the Pork:Combine the onion, garlic, oil, chili powder, zest, Worcestershire sauce and ground chipotle in a bowl. Add the pork, turning to coat, and chill 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a shallow roasting pan.
- Remove pork from the marinade, wiping off excess, and place in the prepared pan and season with salt. Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 145°F. Let pork rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve topped with sauce.