Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Course: Entrée
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sauce- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Directions
- For the sauce combine the cilantro, basil, oil, garlic, juice, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender; puree. Chill until ready to use.
- For the pork combine the onion, garlic, oil, chili powder, zest, Worcestershire sauce and ground chipotle in a bowl. Add the pork, turning to coat, and chill 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly oil an Anolon Vesta Cast Iron Skillet.
- Remove pork from the marinade, wiping off excess, and place in the prepared pan and season with salt. Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 145°F. Let pork rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve topped with sauce.