Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde
by David Bonom
Serves two to three.
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb.)
1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, washed and spun dry
1/4 cup shelled walnuts
1 small clove garlic
2 Tbs. capers, drained
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, rinsed and patted dry
Heat a gas grill to medium or prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire. Trim the pork of any excess fat and silverskin (see How to trim a tenderloin) . Rub the pork with 1 Tbs. of the oil, the oregano, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Set the pork on the hottest part of the grill and close the lid. Grill, covered, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 140° to 145°F, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the pork is on the grill, combine the remaining 1/3 cup oil, the parsley, walnuts, garlic, capers, lemon juice, mustard, and anchovy in a blender. Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste, about five or six pulses. (This salsa verde may be made a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Bring it to room temperature before serving.)
Slice the pork thinly and serve with the salsa verde spooned over it.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a salad of Bibb lettuce and avocado.
nutrition information (per serving):
Size
:
based on three servings;
Calories
(kcal):
530;
Fat
(g):
42;
Fat Calories
(kcal):
380;
Saturated Fat
(g):
7;
Protein
(g):
35;
Monounsaturated Fat
(g):
26;
Carbohydrates
(g):
4;
Polyunsaturated Fat
(g):
8;
Sodium
(mg):
690;
Cholesterol
(mg):
100;
Fiber
(g):
2;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 66
, pp. 82b
September 1, 2004