Cuban Pork Tenderloin With Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Name: Cuban Pork Tenderloin With Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1-pound pork tenderloins; 3 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; ⅓ cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/2 cup parsley leaves, torn; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 1-pound pork tenderloins
3 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
⅓ cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup parsley leaves, torn
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the tenderloins on an 18-inch piece of heavy-duty foil.
2
Coat with 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano and onion.
3
Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and the orange juice.
4
Wrap the tenderloin in the foil.
5
Make the chimichurri sauce: in a bowl, combine the parsley, lime juice, vinegar and the remaining olive oil, garlic, oregano and salt.
6
Season with pepper.
7
Heat one side of grill to medium.
8
Place wrapped pork on unheated side.
9
Cook over indirect heat in covered grill, turning occasionally, for 1 hour or until pork is fork tender and has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
10
To serve, slice pork and top with chimichurri sauce.
11
Serve with spicy black beans and rice as well as a slice of fresh pineapple.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1-pound pork tenderloins, 3 teaspoons chopped garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cuban Pork Tenderloin With Chimichurri Sauce 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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Cuban Pork Tenderloin With Chimichurri Sauce

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