Grilled Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin

Name: Grilled Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 (10-inch) pieces cooking twine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lb); 6 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 4 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed; 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 lime, cut into wedges

14 Ratings

14 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 60 min
Total 60 min
Servings 4

Fire up the grill! This beautiful chile-packed recipe elevates the humble pork tenderloin from weeknight protein to party pro. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated April 23, 2019

Ingredients

(10-inch) pieces cooking twine

tablespoon olive oil

tablespoon lime juice

1/2

cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/4

teaspoons salt

teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lb)

tablespoons butter

teaspoon chili powder

teaspoon smoked paprika

ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed

1/4

cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

lime, cut into wedges

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1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Soak twine in water to prevent burning. In medium bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, parsley, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, the oregano and pepper flakes.
2

Make 1-inch cut down length of tenderloin; do not cut all the way through. Press sides of tenderloin down so it lies flat. Cover with plastic wrap; pound with flat side of meat mallet to 1/2 inch thick. Spread parsley mixture over tenderloin to within 1/2 inch of edges. Tightly roll up tenderloin lengthwise. Tie tightly with twine.
3

Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Brush tenderloin with butter, then rub in chili powder, smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 17 to 22 minutes, turning frequently, until thermometer inserted in center of tenderloin reads 145°F. Transfer to cutting board; cover with foil and let stand 5 minutes. Cut and discard strings. Cut tenderloin into slices with serrated knife.
4

Meanwhile, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Coat corn with butter, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill 4 to 6 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown on several sides. Top with queso fresco and cilantro. Serve tenderloin with corn and lime wedges.

Expert Tips

Don’t chop cilantro too far in advance. The beautiful, delicate leaves blacken and wilt easily.
Like it hot? Use 1/4 teaspoon more crushed red pepper flakes in the filling.
Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 530
Calories from Fat: 280

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 31g; 47%
Saturated Fat 15g 74% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 140mg; 46%
Sodium: 1040mg; 43%
Potassium: 820mg; 23%
Total Carbohydrate: 26g; 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 15% Sugars 6g
Protein: 38g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 40%; 40%
Vitamin C: 20%; 20%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;