stuffed pork tenderloin with cilantro-lime pesto

Vicksburg, MS
Updated on Feb 18, 2013

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

prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make stuffed pork tenderloin with cilantro-lime pesto

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 6
    Serve with salsa.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Pork
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #lime
Keyword: #cilantro
Keyword: #pesto
Keyword: #porkloin

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