STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CILANTRO LIME PESTO RECIPE - GENIUS KITCHEN

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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto Recipe - Genius Kitchen 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 @MakeItYours

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.

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