Almond-Crusted Pork Loin Recipe

Name: Almond-Crusted Pork Loin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil spray; 6 ounces slivered California almonds (1-1/4 cups chopped); 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 egg whites; 1 1/2-pounds boneless pork loin; 2 medium tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil spray
6 ounces slivered California almonds (1-1/4 cups chopped)
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 egg whites
1 1/2-pounds boneless pork loin
2 medium tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Line a roasting pan with foil and place a meat rack on the foil. Spray with vegetable oil spray. Coarsely grind almonds in a food processor. Mix almonds, garlic and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Set aside.
2
Whip egg whites to form soft peaks. Remove visible fat from the pork. Roll the pork in the egg whites and then in the almond mixture. Roll once more in the egg whites and in the almond mixture again. Place pork on the rack and press any remaining almonds onto the pork.
3
Roast 1 hour, or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0F. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
4
Mix the salsa ingredients together. Taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed. Serve with pork.

505

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil spray, 6 ounces slivered California almonds (1-1/4 cups chopped), 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Almond-Crusted Pork Loin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Almond-Crusted Pork Loin

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