click on picture to enlarge | Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-Lime Pesto | |||||||
6 servings | ||||||||
Amount | Measure | Ingredients | ||||||
1 1/2 | pounds | pork tenderloin | ||||||
1 | tablespoon | minced garlic | ||||||
2 | tablespoons | minced ginger | ||||||
1/4 | cup | minced green onions | ||||||
1 | tablespoon | minced cilantro | ||||||
1 | teaspoon | minced jalapenos | ||||||
1/2 | teaspoon | black pepper | ||||||
2 | tablespoons | lime juice | ||||||
2 | tablespoons | olive oil | ||||||
1/2 | cup | grated jalapeno cheese | ||||||
1/4 | cup | toasted pine nuts | ||||||
Preparation
Cut tenderloin lengthwise almost in half. Lay out flat. Chill. Combine next seven ingredients in food processor, puree. Add olive oil slowly until mixture thickens. Spread half of mixture over tenderloin. Spread grated cheese over pesto. Reform tenderloin and tie to secure. Spread remaining pesto over tenderloin. Chill for several hours. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow baking pan and roast until firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cover and keep warm. Let rest for 10 minutes; reserving all juices. Remove string from tenderloin, cut into eight slices. Arrange on plates. Pour any warm juices over slices. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts to serve. |
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | |||||||
Nutrient Information per Three-Ounce Serving: | ||||||||
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*supplied by National Pork Producers Council |