Best Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto Recipes

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STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CILANTRO LIME PESTO



Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto image

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a signature spice in Mexican cooking. In this recipe it combines with lime to add zing to pork tenderloin, a sensational main dish for an elegant dinner.

Provided by Chef Luis Aguilar

Categories     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, cut into chunks
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon diced jalapeno
2 tablespoons corn oil
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
green chile picante sauce

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 400°F.
  • CUT tenderloin lengthwise almost in half.
  • Open; lay flat between two pieces of waxed paper.
  • Pound with meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • PLACE garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalapenos in food processor or blender container; cover.
  • Process until coarsely chopped.
  • Process, while slowly adding corn oil, for 10-15 seconds or until mixture is slightly smooth.
  • Spread half of cilantro mixture over tenderloin; top with cheese.
  • Roll up; secure with string.
  • Spread remaining cilantro mixture over top.
  • Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • BAKE for 55-60 minutes or until internal temperature of 170 F is reached.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Remove string; slice.
  • Serve with picante sauce.

CILANTRO PORK TENDERLOIN



Cilantro Pork Tenderloin image

I found this recipe in a magazine, then added extra cumin and mustard to satisfy my family's taste for spicy foods. I like to serve pork frequently.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1-1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat, for 20-27 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

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