Grilled Tenderloin With Cumin, Green Tomatillos And Onion Salsa Recipe

Name: Grilled Tenderloin With Cumin, Green Tomatillos And Onion Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin about 1 pound; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt; black pepper; 10 tomatillos medium green, outer skin removed; 2 jalapeno chiles small; 1 onion large, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 3 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus additional for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pork tenderloin about 1 pound
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt
black pepper
10 tomatillos medium green, outer skin removed
2 jalapeno chiles small
1 onion large, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus additional for garnish

1
Butterfly pork tenderloin lengthwise. Flatten pork with the palm of your hand to achieve even thickness. cover with oil and season with cumin, salt and pepper.
2
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Grill tomatillos, jalapenos and onion for about 5 to 10 minutes, turning often, until soft. Remove vegetables from grill. Seed and stem jalapenos. Add tomatoes, jalapenos and half the onions to a blender or food processor; blend until mixture becomes a thick paste. Transfer to a serving dish and mix in water and cilantro, adding, adding salt to taste.
3
Place pork on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side (about 20 minutes total time), until internal temperature as measured with an instant-read thermometer is 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time. Slice pork and arrange on a warm serving tray. Spoon some of the tomatillo mixture over the pork and decorate with the remaining grilled onions. Garnish with cilantro. Serve pork with remaining sauce.

115

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pork tenderloin about 1 pound, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tenderloin With Cumin, Green Tomatillos And Onion Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Tenderloin With Cumin, Green Tomatillos And Onion Salsa

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