PORK LOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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Pork loin filet is marinated in chimichurri sauce then roasted for this easy, elegant main course.

Provided by Smithfield(R)

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Smithfield®

Time 8h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 Smithfield® Original Pork Loin Filet
1 cup coarsely chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped onion
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Place pork roast in self-sealing plastic bag. Combine parsley, onion and garlic in food processor; pulse until minced. Add remaining ingredients and process to blend.
Reserve 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce; set aside. Coat pork in plastic bag with remaining mixture. Seal bag and refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove pork from marinade and place on rack in shallow pan (discard any leftover marinade). Roast 30 to 35 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve sliced loin filet with reserved chimichurri sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g