Cumin And Lime Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Cumin And Lime Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin; 2 limes, juice of; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 6 garlic cloves (4 cloves cracked, 2 cloves chopped); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen corn kernels (or kernels cut from 5 ears fresh corn); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin
2 limes, juice of
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 garlic cloves (4 cloves cracked, 2 cloves chopped)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen corn kernels (or kernels cut from 5 ears fresh corn)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
Preheat oven to 500u00b0.
2
Trim the sliver skin or connective tissue from the tenderloins using a very sharp, thin knife.
3
Place tenderloins on a rimmed nonstick cookie sheet; coat them with the lime juice, rubbing the juice into the meat.
4
Drizzle olive oil over the tenderloins, just enough to coat (about 2 tablespoons).
5
Season the meat with the cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
6
Cut small slits into the meat and disperse chunks of the cracked garlic cloves into the slits.
7
Roast for 20 minutes; remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes, tented loosely with foil.
8
While the pork is cooking, preheat a skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter.
9
Add in the onions, jalapenos, bell pepper, chopped garlic, corn, salt, and pepper; cook 4-5 minutes, or until the onions are tender.
10
Sprinkle with the flour, and continue cooking 1 minute.
11
Whisk in the chicken stock and heavy cream; bring mixture to a simmer and then lower the heat to medium-low; cook until it is thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
12
Add in the parsley and cilantro; taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
13
Slice the rested roasted pork; serve with spicy creamed corn.

1412

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin, 2 limes, juice of, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cumin And Lime Roasted Pork Tenderloin falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Cumin And Lime Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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