Roasted Pork Loin with Almond Pesto Recipe

Name: Roasted Pork Loin with Almond Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup toasted slivered or whole almonds (save 1/4 cup for garnish); 3 serrano chiles; Juice of one lime; 6 cloves of garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 cups picked thai basil leaves; 1 cup picked mint leaves; 3/4 cup peanut oil; 3 to 4 pound pork loin, cut into at least 4 (2-inch) pieces, pounded flat; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup sliced green scallions for garnish; Canola oil to cook

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cup toasted slivered or whole almonds (save 1/4 cup for garnish)
3 serrano chiles
Juice of one lime
6 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 cups picked thai basil leaves
1 cup picked mint leaves
3/4 cup peanut oil
3 to 4 pound pork loin, cut into at least 4 (2-inch) pieces, pounded flat
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup sliced green scallions for garnish
Canola oil to cook

1
In a food processor, place almonds, chilies, lime juice, garlic and ginger and mix well.
2
Add the basil and mint leaves.
3
Slowly drizzle in the oil to achieve a thick puree.
4
Check for seasoning.
5
Season the pork and spread the pesto on each pork escalope.
6
Save a little pesto for garnishing.
7
Roll the pork escalopes and tie each one with string.
8
In a hot saute pan coated with oil, sear the pork roulades on all sides.
9
Place pork in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
10
An internal temperature of 155 to 160 degrees is ideal.
11
I love my pork pink.
12
Let loin rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
13
Add a little oil to thin out the remaining pesto.

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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: 1 1/4 cup toasted slivered or whole almonds (save 1/4 cup for garnish), 3 serrano chiles, Juice of one lime, 6 cloves of garlic, and more.

Yes, Roasted Pork Loin with Almond Pesto 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.

Roasted Pork Loin with Almond Pesto

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