STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CILANTRO LIME PESTO
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
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
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
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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