Chimichurri sauce is a flavorful, versatile condiment that adds a tangy, herbaceous kick to grilled meats, vegetables, and even sandwiches. While it is traditionally used in Argentinian and Uruguayan cuisine, chimichurri has gained popularity worldwide due to its ability to elevate the taste of various dishes. Whether you prefer a bold, spicy sauce or a milder, more balanced flavor, there are countless variations of chimichurri that can be tailored to your palate. In this article, we will explore some of the best chimichurri sauce recipes specifically designed to enhance the flavors of pork dishes. From classic chimichurri verde to chimichurri rojo, we will provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure you create a delicious and authentic sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PORK CHOPS WITH CHIMICHURRI
Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinian marinade/sauce that is usually paired with steak but this herbacious sauce is a wonderful accompaniment to pork as well.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°., Meanwhile, place the herbs, vinegar, garlic and seasonings in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add water; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CHIMICHURRI
We've paired this succulent pork with a simple, mild chimichurri (fresh herb sauce) that complements without overwhelming. This recipe makes enough sauce that you'll have some leftover; try it on potatoes, grilled vegetables or eggs.
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the chimichurri sauce, combine all ingredients in a food processor with 1 tablespoon water. Process until blended; set aside.
- Prepare a grill for medium-heat cooking, leaving one area of the grill cool (this will be a place to transfer the chops if they flare up).
- Brush chops all over with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill, turning once or twice, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Watch the chops carefully, and move them to the cool area of the grill if they flare up or brown too quickly.
- Let rest 5 minutes; serve with the chimichurri on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 195 milligrams, Sodium 600 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Protein 60 grams
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI
Straight from Tyler Florence, here is the best pork tenderloin recipe we've ever had! Unlike so many other pork tenderloin recipes, this one only takes 30 minutes to marinade & the flavors are fantastic.
Provided by accidental glutton
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, jalapeno, vinegar, parsley, oregano & lime juice in a bowl.
- Whisk in the olive oil & season with salt and pepper. Mix well & set aside at room temperature to marry.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the chimichurri to serve with the pork & pour the remaining into a ziploc bag with the pork tenderloins.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove pork from marinade & wipe off any excess .
- Season both sides with a generous amount of salt & pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Grill for about 4 minutes per side, until well charred.
- Allow the tenderloins to rest for about 5 minutes prior to slicing.
- Spoon some chimichurri over the meat, drizzle with lime juice and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.6, Fat 66.6, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 554.1, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 47.5
PORK CHOPS WITH SMASHED POTATOES AND CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons salt, partially cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then return the potatoes to the pot and coarsely mash with a large spoon. Cover and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, make the chimichurri sauce: Pulse the parsley, cilantro, olive oil, shallot, garlic, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor to form a coarse paste.
- Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat the pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill pan with olive oil, then grill the chops until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the pork chops and potatoes with the chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 323 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams
BBQ PORK LOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
We made this for my brother and his wife when they were staying with us. They loved it, the pork was very moist and the flavours were great. DH cooked this on the grill it came it was impressive. We will be making this one again. Prep time doest not include time to marinade.
Provided by C.C619
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix garlic with jalapeños, vinegar, herbs and lime juice.
- Whisk in the olive oil.
- Add the salt and pepper corns.
- Whisk and allow to stand for about 30 minutes.
- Reserve half of the marinade.
- Put the pork into a Ziploc bag and add the other half of the marinade to meat.
- Marinade for about 4 hours but no more than 8 hours.
- Remove the pork from the marinade and cook on a hot grill for about 1 hour or until internal temperature is about 160°F.
- Allow to rest for twenty minutes before serving then,slice and use the reserved marinade to drizzle over the meat.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.1, Fat 51, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 122.6, Sodium 385.5, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 44.5
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
This famous Argentinean sauce is perfect for any grilled foods. My catering customers love this sauce on garlic crostini with grilled flank steak slices.
Provided by COOKINCOWGIRLS
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, garlic and hot pepper sauce into the container of a blender or food processor. Blend for about 10 seconds on medium speed, or until ingredients are evenly blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 201.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CUBAN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the tenderloins on an 18-inch piece of heavy-duty foil. Coat with 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano and onion. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and the orange juice. Wrap the tenderloin in the foil.
- Make the chimichurri sauce: in a bowl, combine the parsley, lime juice, vinegar and the remaining olive oil, garlic, oregano and salt. Season with pepper.
- Heat one side of grill to medium. Place wrapped pork on unheated side. Cook over indirect heat in covered grill, turning occasionally, for 1 hour or until pork is fork tender and has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees. To serve, slice pork and top with chimichurri sauce. Serve with spicy black beans and rice as well as a slice of fresh pineapple.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 534, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE FOR STEAKS
This is a great Argentinean marinade or sauce. Use it on grilled meats, such as T-bone, porterhouse or skirt steak. The sauce is best if used immediately but will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Provided by Ty Robbins
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix well, but do not puree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 296.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
HOMEMADE CHIMICHURRI SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh oregano, garlic, small shallot, good-quality olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, lemon
Provided by Isabel Castillo
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Nutrition, per serving - Calories: 979, Total fat: 106 grams, Sodium: 267 mg, Total carb: 3 grams, Dietary fiber: 2 gram, Sugars: 2 gram, Protein: 1 grams
- Wash and dry the herbs.
- Remove the parsley leaves from the thicker, woody stems, then finely chop with a sharp knife. Transfer 1 cup (40 g) to a medium bowl and save the rest of the herbs for another use.
- Remove the oregano leaves from the stems and roughly chop. Add ¼ cup (10 g) to the bowl with the parsley. Save any leftovers for another use.
- Peel the garlic cloves, then mince. Add to the bowl with the herbs.
- Peel and mince the shallot, then add to the bowl.
- Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk well to combine. Add the lemon zest and whisk to incorporate.
- Let the chimichurri sit in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 24 hours.
- Serve over grilled veggies, steak, seafood, or grilled chicken thighs, use as a dip for crusty bread, or use as desired otherwise.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 80 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 2 grams
PORK MEATBALLS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
Chimichurri is a tangy herb sauce that comes from South America that's often served with steak. If you've never had it with meatballs, it's time to give it a try! -Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 5 dozen (2/3 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large, combine the first eight ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, place garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add parsley, cilantro, salt and pepper; pulse until finely chopped. Add vinegar. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss meatballs with half of the chimichurri sauce. Transfer to a platter. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a complex flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of vinegar and olive oil to suit your taste.
- Use a blender or food processor to make the sauce smooth and consistent.
- Store the sauce in a jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Serve the sauce with grilled or roasted meats, vegetables, or fish.
Conclusion:
Chimichurri sauce is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright, herbaceous flavor, chimichurri sauce is a great way to add a pop of flavor to your next meal.
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