STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CILANTRO-LIME PESTO
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
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.
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Adil Saeed
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
bird brain
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pork was tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful and tangy. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side salad, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Shahdin Nazakat
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the pesto was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Filip Bakula
[email protected]This recipe was a little bland for me. I think it could have used more seasoning.
mdraihanmia Sarkar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The pork is always cooked perfectly and the pesto is always flavorful. I love serving this dish with roasted potatoes and a side salad.
Kinlee Howard
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The pork was juicy and tender, and the pesto was the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!
Yasith Randika Max
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pork tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the cilantro-lime pesto added a zesty, refreshing flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side salad, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be