GRILLED PORK LOIN WITH SOUTHWESTERN PESTO SAUCE

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Make and share this Grilled Pork Loin With Southwestern Pesto Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon finely-shredded lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless pork top loin roast
4 ounces grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded cut into quarters
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained
3/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh parsley sprig, lightly-packed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly-packed
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Roast: Combine lime peel, lime juice, oil, garlic, cilantro, pepper and salt. Place pork roast in a plastic bag set into a deep bowl. Pour marinade over meat in the bag. Seal bag, turn to coat well. marinate in the refrigerator overnight, turning occasionally.
Remove meat from bag, reserve marinade.
Grill over medium heat on roast rack over drip pan approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 160 to 170 degrees, brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade. Serve with the Southwestern Pesto Sauce.
Southwestern Pesto Sauce: Place garlic, and jalepeno in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until finely grated. Add chile peppers, nuts, parsley, cilantro. With machine running slowly, gradually add oil. Blend until nearly smooth. Add cheese and blend until just blended inches Set aside 1 cup for pork roast. Freeze remaining pesto for up to 1 month. Yields 4 servings;.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 985.1, Fat 80.1, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 181.4, Sodium 1387.5, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 57.1