LEMON-BASIL PESTO STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN
This is a delicious, mouthwatering way to enjoy stuffed pork tenderloin. The Lemon Basil Pesto is just bursting with flavor that really enhances the the pork. Throwing it on the grill and allowing the flames to kiss it just adds another layer of wonderful flavor. Your taste buds with be doing a "Happy Dance"!!!
Provided by Grace Pulley
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Begin prepping your tenderloin by patting it dry with paper towels. Cut a deep slit lengthwise on the tenderloin from end to end without going all of the way through. Open meat and slightly pound with flat side of meat mallet to an even thickness. Then lightly season with salt and pepper. To make handling easier place the prepped tenderloin in the freezer for approximately 10 minutes.
- 2. In the meantime, begin making the pesto. In a blender or food processor, place lemon basil, pine nuts, minced garlic, lemon peel and juice; process until finely chopped. Stir in cheese and oil to make a thick, dry paste.
- 3. Remove tenderloin from the freezer and spread pesto close to center on just half of tenderloin. Then fold the other half of meat over to form original shape of tenderloin. Tie closed with string at 1 1/2-inch intervals. Combine the 2 tsp. olive oil and crushed garlic and rub evenly over the tenderloin. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- 4. For both charcoal and gas grilling you want a medium temperature for direct grilling. Place tenderloin, seam side up, on grill. Grill, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted near center reads 145°F, turning halfway through grilling. Transfer tenderloin to cutting board and cover loosely with foil; let rest for 3 minutes. Remove string and carve into 1/4 inch-thick slices to serve.
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Casanova Martin
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck last week and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pork tenderloin, and the pesto stuffing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Darrianlol
[email protected]This dish is a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The pork was cooked perfectly, and the pesto stuffing was delicious. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Jarred Turpin
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The pork is always cooked perfectly, and the pesto stuffing is so flavorful. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to make, too.
Zinedine Kaaoua
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The pork tenderloin is always a hit, and the pesto stuffing adds a touch of elegance. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mbaruku Bakari
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The pork was tender and juicy, and the pesto stuffing was flavorful and aromatic. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and easy
Iberedem Akpan
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pork tenderloin, and the pesto stuffing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Muhammad Zohaib Saeed, FSE
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The pork was cooked perfectly, and the pesto stuffing was delicious. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Veronica Mweempe
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I'm so glad I did! The pork was incredibly tender and juicy, and the pesto stuffing was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this dish again.
David Calvin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The pork is always cooked perfectly, and the pesto stuffing is so flavorful. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to make, too.
Sasheena Samuels
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the pesto stuffing was flavorful and aromatic. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Esmeralda Iraheta
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pork tenderloin recipes. The lemon basil pesto stuffing is so flavorful, and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jahangir durrani
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I've made it for dinner parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.
Grady Miller
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pesto, and it still tasted delicious. The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was a perfect complement.
Mohtshim Mohtshim
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but this dish was amazing! The pesto stuffing was so flavorful, and the pork was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Rana Tariq
[email protected]This pork tenderloin was a hit! The lemon basil pesto stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the pork was cooked to perfection. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious and easy meal.