Best 7 Cilantro Pork Tenderloin Recipes

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Cilantro pork tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tender pork, aromatic cilantro, and flavorful spices creates a dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you are cooking for a special occasion or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, cilantro pork tenderloin is a great choice. With its succulent meat and zesty flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CILANTRO PORK TENDERLOIN



Cilantro Pork Tenderloin image

I found this recipe in a magazine, then added extra cumin and mustard to satisfy my family's taste for spicy foods. I like to serve pork frequently.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1-1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat, for 20-27 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

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STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CILANTRO LIME PESTO



Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto 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 Chef Luis Aguilar

Categories     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

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.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH DATE AND CILANTRO RELISH



Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish image

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     Pork     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Date     Pork Tenderloin     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup Medjool dates (about 4 ounces), cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 6-8 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and cook pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 140°F, 10-15 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing; set aside pan drippings.
  • Toss dates, orange juice, reserved pan drippings, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon relish over pork and top with cilantro leaves.
  • DO AHEAD: Relish (without pan drippings) can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Add pan drippings just before serving.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MOLE, GREEN RICE, CILANTRO, LIME AND GOAT CHEESE



Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Mole, Green Rice, Cilantro, Lime and Goat Cheese image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 39

1/2 cup slivered raw almonds
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 small Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup pureed plum tomatoes
Scant 1/2 cup pureed chipotle in adobo
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon New Mexico chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground chile de arbol
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mango
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup crushed blue corn tortilla chips
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, warmed
1 ounce semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 roasted poblano chiles, finely diced
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pasilla chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon chile de arbol
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
Crumbled goat cheese, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the mole sauce: Put the almonds in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the almonds to a plate.
  • Increase the heat to high, add the oil to the saucepan and heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the garlic and onions and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chipotle puree, ancho chile powder, sesame seeds, New Mexico chile powder, cinnamon, chile de arbol, allspice and cloves. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the mango, raisins, tortilla chips, molasses, honey, maple syrup and reserved almonds. Pour in the warmed chicken stock and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mangoes are soft and the mixture is reduced by half, about 50 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender, let cool for 5 minutes and then blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the pan over high heat. Add the chocolate and cook until reduced to a sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the green rice: Add the rice and 3 cups water to a saucepan and season with salt. Bring to a boil, stir, place a lid on the pan, reduce the heat to medium and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Remove the rice from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Stir in the cilantro, green onions, poblanos and some salt and pepper.
  • For the spice rub and pork: Remove the pork from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Combine the ancho chile powder, brown sugar. pasilla chile powder, cinnamon, allspice, chile de arbol and 1 tablespoon salt in a small bowl.
  • Season the pork with salt on both sides. Dredge the pork in the spice rub and tap off any excess. Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Cook, turning every few minutes to sear on all sides, until the pork is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to the oven and cook to medium doneness (or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees F), 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the tenderloin to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1-inch-thick slices.
  • Ladle some of the mole sauce onto each plate and put 3 slices of pork on top. Put a scoop of rice on the side. Add more sauce on top, some crumbled goat cheese, a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro.

STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CILANTRO-LIME PESTO



Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-Lime Pesto image

Another recipe from that Tex-Mex cookbook, tried and true. Popular with family and friends.

Provided by Debbie Quimby

Categories     Pork

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
3 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 large onion, cut into chunks
1/2 c fresh cilantro, lightly packed
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp diced jalapenos (or more if you like it hot)
2 Tbsp corn oil
1/2 c (2 oz) monterey jack cheese, shredded, or cotija cheese, crumbled
salsa

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Place garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalapenos in food processor or blender; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Process, while slowly adding oil, for 10 to 15 seconds or until mixture is almost smooth.
  • 4. Spread half of cilantro mixture over pork loin; top with cheese. Roll up; tie with cotton string. Spread remaining cilantro mixture over the top. Place on rack in roasting pan.
  • 5. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until internal temperature of 160 degrees is reached. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove string and slice.
  • 6. Serve with salsa.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CILANTRO-LIME PESTO



Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-Lime Pesto image

Scrumptious, elegant, easy...what more could you want in a recipe? The homemade cilantro-jalapeno pesto has a wonderful blend of flavor and goes deliciously well with the pork.-Jerri Gradert, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup sunflower kernels, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • In a small food processor, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Make a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. , Remove plastic wrap; spread a fourth of the pesto mixture over each tenderloin. Sprinkle each with the cheese, sunflower kernels and bacon. Close tenderloins; tie at 1-1/2-in. to 2-in. intervals with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks. Spread remaining pesto over tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Place tenderloins on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

GRILLED CILANTRO PORK TENDERLOIN



Grilled Cilantro Pork Tenderloin image

I found this recipe in a magazine, then added extra cumin and mustard to satisfy my family's taste for spicy foods. I like to serve this tender grilled pork frequently.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1-1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for indirect heat. In a large Ziploc® Fresh Shield® Double Zipper Storage Bag, combine the first seven ingredients; add pork and turn to coat. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat, for 25-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Tips:

  • Choose a tenderloin with a consistent thickness: This will help it cook evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife to trim the tenderloin: This will help prevent the meat from tearing.
  • Season the tenderloin liberally: This will help it develop flavor.
  • Sear the tenderloin over high heat: This will help create a flavorful crust.
  • Reduce the heat and cook the tenderloin until it reaches your desired doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy.
  • Let the tenderloin rest before slicing: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the tenderloin with your favorite sides: Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and a simple salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

Cilantro pork tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its tender meat, flavorful crust, and zesty cilantro sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give cilantro pork tenderloin a try. You won't be disappointed!

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